Las Vegas Travel Information Getting around (and to) Las Vagas

By Airport Shuttle
If you haven't booked an all-inclusive package that includes airport shuttles, you will need transportation to your hotel. But no worries, there are several shuttle companies operating from the McCarren International Airport to the Las Vegas strip, downtown Las Vegas, Boulder Highway and the outlying hotels.
On your arrival to the airport terminal, your travel arrangements can be made outside the baggage claim area for one-way or round-trip transport. Round trip fares are slightly less than double the one-way fare. Approximate round trip fares per person are as follows:
Strip hotels--$8.00
Downtown hotels--$10.00
Off strip hotels--$13.50
Reservations are recommended for timely return to airport.

By Limousine
A fairly new option to go around in Las Vegas, Yes the Limo service exist to pick you up and/or drop you off at McCarren Airport, or anywhere else and is especially helpful if you are getting married in Las Vegas or attending a wedding during your stay.
An interesting thing, you can have several companies bid on providing you with limo service, without you having to pay for bidding.

Prices for limousine service range between $35/hr for a basic limo up to $80/hr for a super-stretch limo. Limousines also offer shuttle service between McCarren Airport and Strip hotels from about $4.00 per person and downtown hotels from about $5.00 per person, be aware that for this price it is more likely that you will be placed in a shuttle bus or van operated by the limo company.

By Bus
It is fun and cheap to travel by the citizen's area transit or CAT in Las Vegas. The 2 routes that most Las Vegas visitors will be concerned with are the #301 and #302 which both run the Strip from the south to Fremont Street. The 301 stops are available at every stop along the strip while the 302 are the express bus and stops at fewer locations.
Fare to use the CAT bus system is $2.00 with exact fare required; drivers will not make change for you

By Taxi
Comfortable Taxis running around the city is governed by the Nevada Taxicab Authority and have just one fair between all the 16 companies operating in the Las Vegas valley.
The taximeter starts at $2.80 or $3.00 if the fuel surcharge is in effect and when your taxi is not moving or going less than 8-12 MPH during business hours, the meter continues to accumulate charges at the "waiting time" rate, currently this waiting time is charged at $22/hour. While traveling at speeds above 8-12 MPH the rate is $1.80 per mile, which is broken down into 1/9th of mile segments of $0.20 each. There is also an additional $1.20 fee for all trips that begin at McCarran Airport; this will result in trips to your hotel from the airport costing more than your return trip to the airport.

First 1/9th of a mile = $2.80 or $3.00
Each additional mile = 0.20
Waiting time = $22.00 per hour
McCarran Airport pickup fee = $1.20

From McCarren Airport the approximate fares are as follows:
South Strip (Luxor, Mandalay, Tropicana)--$9.50-$12.00
Center Strip (Caesars, Mirage, Harrah's)--$11.00-$14.00
Sahara/Stratosphere--$13.00-$17.00
Downtown Area--$17.00-$21.00

By Car
Cabs are best alternative for a quick trip. Even though fares add up quickly, car in Las Vegas is recommended if you are going to be doing a lot of traveling around town. The major car rental companies have booths at McCarren Airport but we suggest that you book your car before you leave home. Having a car at your disposal will give you more time to enjoy your Las Vegas vacation without transportation worries.