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Local Travel Info
Internal Flights and Major International Airports for Las Vegas
Las Vegas is currently home to one major airport: McCarran International Airport. It is the most used form of travel in and out of Las Vegas with the exception of the car. There are many international direct flights at McCarran International on as many carriers so you have a good chance that your favourite airline flies non-stop to Las Vegas. Popular economical airlines that fly continuously to Las Vegas are America West and Southwest.
Getting To and From McCarran International Airport Las Vegas
Las Vegas’ main airport is conveniently located adjacent to the Las Vegas Strip and has a steady flow of taxi’s and shuttle buses for both car rental terminals and directly to the hotels. Your best option is a shuttle bus economically priced at $6-$10 depending on where your hotel is located and most run 24 hours a day. Shuttles buses taking you directly to your car rental agency are free and run continuously throughout the day and night.
Taxis from McCarran Airport automatically have a $1.20 tax added to the fare. For those not wanting to wait for the next shuttle bus, taxis are readily available outside of baggage claim 24 hours a day. The average fare to The Strip is around $10-$15 and to downtown Las Vegas is around $20-$22 plus tip. Visitors will find it difficult to miss an available taxi, as they are everywhere all the time!
Travel Costs in Las Vegas
Shuttle buses and public transportation buses are your most economical way of getting around in Las Vegas with costs staying around $3-$10. If weather permits, walking along The Strip is free and perfect for sightseeing. There are free trams that run between Mandalay Bay and the Excalibur and another from Caesar’s Palace to Treasure Island. The Las Vegas Monorail has a 3-day pass available for $28. Rental cars can be as low as $40 a day for an economy model with prices escalating on holiday weekends and during conventions. If seeing Vegas in style is what you prefer, rent a limousine for as little as $35 per hour.
Rental Cars in Las Vegas
While booking a rental car in Las Vegas may be essential to business travellers working within the city, it is not necessary for those who plan to spend a majority of their holiday on The Strip. Rental car rates will vary depending on the class of car and length of rental starting as low as $40 a day for an economy class rental car. Bookings are best done online or with a travel package deal. Convenient free shuttles will transport you to and from the car rental terminal at the airport. Although there is ample free parking at each casino, traffic on the Las Vegas Strip can become quite congested in the evenings especially during the weekends and popular conventions. Also, make note that there is no parking on Las Vegas Boulevard directly so you’ll have to locate parking in one of the garages and walk down to The Strip.
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Drivers License Requirements in Las Vegas
Check with your rental car company or your consulate that your driver’s license is valid in the United States - most likely you’ll only be required to provide your driver’s license and passport when picking up the rental car. It is highly recommended that you purchase the additional car rental insurance for vehicle damage or personal injury.
Driving Rules in Las Vegas
The United States drives on the right side of the road and seatbelts are required at all times. Highway speeds are posted in miles per hour and can range from 55 to 70 mph. Average road speeds range from 15 mph in school zones to the more common 45 mph. There is no parking on the actual Las Vegas strip. Pay attention to traffic signs and parking restrictions as they are posted everywhere to guide you. Should you be ticketed, instructions will be posted on the ticket and additional fines will be assessed when you turn in your rental car. Make note that pedestrians always have the right of way in the United States.
Buses in Las Vegas
Bus travel in Las Vegas is best kept to travelling up and down the Las Vegas Strip, as it is convenient and inexpensive at $3 or $5 for a day pass. Be sure to have exact change if you are not purchasing a day pass. Las Vegas has recently added a fleet of double-decker buses called simply The Deuce that shuttle the entire length of the Strip down to Fremont Street and back. The Deuce runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and stops at virtually every casino or every quarter mile.
Taxis in Las Vegas
Taxis are extremely abundant in Las Vegas 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. They are most commonly seen at the airport, along the strip, and in front of hotels and casinos. Taxicabs are heavily regulated in Las Vegas and are very safe and reliable but be wary of your belongings as cab companies claim no responsibility for items left behind. Fares start with $3.30 on the meter, and $2.65 is then added for every additional mile. Tipping is expected and average $2 for fares under fifteen dollars.
Hitchhiking in Las Vegas
In Las Vegas and most metropolitan areas of the United States, the laws for where it is permissible to hitchhike are up to interpretation by law enforcement. Pedestrians are definitely restricted from highways and other high-speed roadways. Although you can try asking for a ride from a friendly passerby, most Americans do not pick up unknown hitchhikers or hitchhike themselves due to safety concerns.
