Introduction
What to do
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Las Vegas travel guide

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You're Going to Love Las Vegas

With a population of 13,753, Las Vegas is a must-see destination in New Mexico, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Las Vegas deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Las Vegas

Las Vegas in January
Estimated hotel price
$96
1 night at 3-star hotel
Las Vegas in January
Estimated hotel price
$96
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Las Vegas in July, when the average temperature is 68 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 19.4 °F, with an average temperature of 32 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 3.6″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Las Vegas, with an average rainfall of 0.4″.

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How to Get to Las Vegas

Plane

Although Las Vegas doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Santa Fe (SAF), which is located 49 miles from Las Vegas. Albuquerque Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Southwest, American Airlines, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Las Vegas departs from Denver and takes around 1h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Las Vegas is to pick up a car rental from Albuquerque, which is about 88 miles from Las Vegas. You’ll find branches of Ace and Turo, among others, in Albuquerque.

Plane

Although Las Vegas doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Santa Fe (SAF), which is located 49 miles from Las Vegas. Albuquerque Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Southwest, American Airlines, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Las Vegas departs from Denver and takes around 1h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Las Vegas is to pick up a car rental from Albuquerque, which is about 88 miles from Las Vegas. You’ll find branches of Ace and Turo, among others, in Albuquerque.

Airports near Las Vegas

ABQAlbuquerque
SAFSanta Fe
TSMTaos

Airlines serving Las Vegas

Lufthansa
Good (8,214 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,576 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,210 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,473 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,556 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,250 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,657 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,734 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,197 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,984 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,611 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,535 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,430 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,599 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,040 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,907 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,985 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,460 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,911 reviews)
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Where to stay in Las Vegas

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Las Vegas By IHG and Super 8 by Wyndham Las Vegas.

Where to stay in popular areas of Las Vegas

Most booked hotels in Las Vegas

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Historic Plaza Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1779 reviews)
$108+
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Thunderbird Motel Las Vegas/ New Mexico
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 427 reviews)
$74+
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Palomino Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 440 reviews)
$68+
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Comfort Inn Las Vegas New Mexico
2 stars
Good (7.6, 411 reviews)
$93+
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Sunshine Motel
2 stars
Good (7.6, 62 reviews)
$63+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Las Vegas
2 stars
Good (6.9, 695 reviews)
$78+
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Renting a car in Las Vegas

Renting a car in Las Vegas costs $74 per day, on average, or $148 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 16% cheaper than airport locations in Las Vegas.

Expect to pay $4.43 per gallon in Las Vegas (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $53.15 and $70.86.

Renting a car in Las Vegas costs $74 per day, on average, or $148 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 16% cheaper than airport locations in Las Vegas.

Expect to pay $4.43 per gallon in Las Vegas (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $53.15 and $70.86.