Quick Guide
The spring and fall (shoulder seasons) are the most temperate times to visit Las Vegas. Winter (particularly around the holidays) and summer are the busiest times of year, but summer temperatures can be extremely hot. You’ll likely find travel deals year-round, but mid-week travel tends to always be cheapest.
Visas
Travelers from outside the United States will need a valid passport, as well as ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) eligibility or a full visa.
Money
Currency is U.S. dollars and ATMs are widely available.
Getting Here
Las Vegas is served by McCarran International Airport (LAS), a few minutes’ drive from the end of the famed Strip.
Getting Around
The Las Vegas Strip is the main drag of casinos, but be warned, it’s long, and walking might be a chore. Ride shares and taxis are plentiful, and public transportation, including The Deuce bus service and the Las Vegas Monorail are inexpensive and easy to navigate.
Local Lingo
Know your casino jargon before you hit the tables or machines. 86’d: Kicked out of a casino for cheating. Comp: Free or complimentary. Dollar: $100 (not, as you’d think, $1). Fish: A first-time gambler. Carpet Joint: Casino catering to high rollers. George: A good tipper. Stiff: A poor tipper. Getting Down: Placing a bet.
Must-Have Apps
Insider Tips
Craving old-school Vegas vibes? You can take a look at more than 200 signs from Vegas’ neon heyday on a docent-led, guided tour at the Neon Museum, just north of downtown.
The spring and fall (shoulder seasons) are the most temperate times to visit Las Vegas. Winter (particularly around the holidays) and summer are the busiest times of year, but summer temperatures can be extremely hot. You’ll likely find travel deals year-round, but mid-week travel tends to always be cheapest.
Visas
Travelers from outside the United States will need a valid passport, as well as ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) eligibility or a full visa.
Money
Currency is U.S. dollars and ATMs are widely available.
Getting Here
Las Vegas is served by McCarran International Airport (LAS), a few minutes’ drive from the end of the famed Strip.
Getting Around
The Las Vegas Strip is the main drag of casinos, but be warned, it’s long, and walking might be a chore. Ride shares and taxis are plentiful, and public transportation, including The Deuce bus service and the Las Vegas Monorail are inexpensive and easy to navigate.
Local Lingo
Know your casino jargon before you hit the tables or machines. 86’d: Kicked out of a casino for cheating. Comp: Free or complimentary. Dollar: $100 (not, as you’d think, $1). Fish: A first-time gambler. Carpet Joint: Casino catering to high rollers. George: A good tipper. Stiff: A poor tipper. Getting Down: Placing a bet.
Must-Have Apps
Insider Tips
Craving old-school Vegas vibes? You can take a look at more than 200 signs from Vegas’ neon heyday on a docent-led, guided tour at the Neon Museum, just north of downtown.
Did You Know?
Thanks to the millions of lights bedecking its buildings and streets, Las Vegas is considered the brightest spot on Earth and the city’s lights are even visible from space!
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