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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Las Vegas to see all of its attractions.
Activities & attractions in Las Vegas
When to visit Las Vegas
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″.
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 American Airlines, Air France, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Las Vegas departs from Houston and takes around 2h 22m.
Train
The train station in Las Vegas is called Las Vegas, and is located 0.6 miles from the city center.
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 Hertz, among others, in Albuquerque.
Airlines serving Las Vegas
Where to stay in Las Vegas
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Las Vegas, An IHG Hotel and Best Western Plus Montezuma Inn & Suites.
Where to stay in popular areas of Las Vegas
Most booked hotels in Las Vegas
Renting a car in Las Vegas
Renting a car in Las Vegas costs $51 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 51% cheaper than airport locations in Las Vegas.
Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38.