Getting to the Strip From the Las Vegas Airport (7 Ways).
Stopping a bad habit might require more than just a stern voice.
Whether you’re visiting Vegas for a one-day conference or spending a week-long
vacation, it’s a good idea to familiarize yourself with the best way to go from the
Las Vegas Airport to the Las Vegas Strip.
Let’s get started.
1.
Hop on a Las Vegas Airport Shuttle.
Airport shuttles should make the top of your list if you are traveling
to Vegas on a budget and want to save money for the casinos.
The rates are very cheap for a roundtrip to and from the airport, and all of them
are found in the same place at Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 at Harry Reid International
Airport (formerly McCarran Airport).
You can pre-book at least two hours before your flight arrival, and most
of them have apps or boarding booths outside baggage claim that allow you to
check-in and book a seat when you arrive.
This may be the cheapest way to travel but is also the most time-consuming.
This is not a private shuttle bus and you’ll have to make multiple stops
before reaching your destination,.
It can take 30 minutes to an hour or more to reach your destination.
A major complaint with these services is the lack of punctuality as these
shuttles hardly ever arrive on time.
It also works on a first-come, first-serve basis, so make sure
you have a backup plan in mind in case they are already full when you arrive.
Important note: In order to avoid traffic congestion, no hotel on the Las Vegas Strip
provides its own airport shuttle service.
If you’d like to take a shuttle from the airport to your hotel on the Strip
you will need to use one of the 3rd party shuttle services mentioned above.
You can find more detailed information about using a Las Vegas
airport shuttle in my article here.
2.
Travel in Style in an Airport Limo to The Strip.
Vegas is all about style and money, and if you want to experience both immediately
right from the start of your trip, hiring a limo service may be the way to go.
When you think of living it up in Vegas, traveling in a limo definitely comes to mind.
You can pre-book a limo of your choice from one of the several companies that
offer this service or use the walk-up limousine service available at the airport.
These limousines are available on a first-come basis and may not be
available if the airport is busy.
In this case, it would be a better idea to book ahead of time with one of the
companies that provide private limo service.
VIP Limousines of Nevada is one of the most popular limousine service providers
in Las Vegas and is a good choice.
The benefit of a private limo is that there will be no unnecessary stops on
the way unless you yourself want to stop.
Hiring a limo is a great idea if money is not an issue or you are traveling
as part of a larger group, but it is the most expensive option as it can
cost around $75 per trip plus tip.
You can also book a Sedan or SUV from a limo service provider, which will be less
stylish and less damaging to your wallet.
I have a dedicated article where I go into detail about how to get a
limo from the airport including cost.
3.
Rent a Car at The Las Vegas Airport.
If you’re staying in Las Vegas for several days and you plan on visiting locations
throughout the city and beyond, it may be a good idea to rent a car instead.
You can rent a car for a few hours or days according to what
meets your budget and needs.
Las Vegas Harry Reid Airport has a Rent-A-Car Center that houses
almost 10 rental companies.
If you have reserved a car with another rental company, they will pick you up
at Space No. 4 by the taxi staging area at the Harry Reid Rent-A-Car Center.
The biggest downside to renting a car is finding free parking on the Strip.
The hotels on the Strip have plenty of parking available but you will
have to pay for it in most cases.