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Las Vegas

Shows, lights and the desert canyons

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Best time to visit: Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov
Currency: USD
Time zone: UTC-7
Country: United States

Photo: Mariordo (Mario Roberto Durán Ortiz), CC BY-SA 4.0

A resort city in the Mojave Desert of themed hotels, big shows and restaurants, and the gateway to the Grand Canyon and Red Rock Canyon.

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Quick facts

Figures are rounded recent official estimates.

Country: United States
Capital: Washington, D.C.
City population: 660,000
Population of United States: 340M
Country area: 9,833,520 km²
Official language: English
Currency: US Dollar (USD) · 1 USD ≈ 1 USD
Time zone: UTC-7
Calling code: +1
Drives on the: Right
Elevation: 610 m
Plugs: A / B · 120V
Emergency numbers: 911
Best time to visit: Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov

Temperatures through the year

Average daily high and low for each month in °C. Months marked with a drop are often rainy.

Temperatures through the year

Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High	15°	18°	22°	27°	33°	39°	41°	40°	35°	28°	20°	14°
Low	4°	6°	9°	13°	18°	24°	27°	26°	22°	15°	8°	4°

Best time to visitOther months

Approximate daily cost

Per adult per day: food, local transport and half a double room, without activities or flights.

ConservativeSimple stays, free and low-cost sights first.$105
HighComfortable hotels, a balanced mix of sights and trips.$220
LuxuryLuxury hotels, more paid experiences and day trips.$555

Plan a trip to Las Vegas

Top things to do

≈ $150
Day trip: Grand Canyon
The West Rim with its Skywalk is about 2.5 hours away; the South Rim is further (4.5 hours) but grander. Flights are faster and pricier.
- Full day
- The desert
Free
Bellagio fountains and the Strip at night
Free fountain shows every 15 to 30 minutes in the evening, the conservatory and the lit-up resorts along the boulevard.
- Half day
- The Strip
- Good for kids
- Good in the evening
≈ $120
A show or the Sphere
Cirque du Soleil, a concert, or the immersive films inside the giant Sphere; book ahead for good seats.
- Half day
- The Strip
- Indoors
≈ $20
Red Rock Canyon
A scenic drive and short hikes among red sandstone 30 minutes west; timed-entry reservations are needed in busy months.
- Half day
- The desert
Free
Fremont Street Experience
Old Vegas under a giant LED canopy with nightly light shows and a zipline.
- Half day
- Downtown and Fremont Street
- Good in the evening
≈ $30
Hoover Dam
The 1930s dam on the Colorado River, 45 minutes away, with tours inside and the bypass bridge walkway.
- Half day
- The desert
- Good for kids

Before you go

Entry and visas

Citizens of Visa Waiver Program countries, including the UK, most of the EU and Qatar, need an approved ESTA, which costs $40 since 30 September 2025; apply at least 72 hours before travel on the official CBP site. Others, including Indian, Saudi and Emirati citizens, need a visitor visa, and appointment waits can be long.

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