The best months to visit Las Vegas are Mar – May, Oct – Nov. 20–30°C, comfortable.
Quick facts
Currency USD ($) 1 EUR ≈ $1.08
Language English Spanish widely spoken
Timezone PST (UTC-8) PDT (UTC-7) Mar–Nov
Best Months Mar – May, Oct – Nov 20–30°C, comfortable
Daily Budget ~$80–140 Cheap hotels, buffets, transit
Visa ESTA / B1-B2 VWP countries need ESTA ($21)
When to go
A neon oasis in the Mojave where fortunes change hands and the desert sky never stops performing.
Getting Around in Las Vegas
- The Deuce bus runs the full Strip and to downtown Fremont Street: $8 all-day pass, $20 for 3 days. Runs 24/7
- The Strip is 4.2 miles long, so walking feels short but adds up fast. Use the free trams between Bellagio/CityCenter/Park MGM and Mandalay/Luxor/Excalibur
- Uber/Lyft to anywhere on the Strip: $8–15. Airport to Strip: $12–18. To downtown: $15–22. Surge pricing after midnight
For itineraries, costs and practical travel advice, see the full Las Vegas travel guide.
Timezone: PST (UTC-8) (PDT (UTC-7) Mar–Nov)
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Las Vegas?
The best months to visit Las Vegas are Mar – May, Oct – Nov (20–30°C, comfortable), which makes for the most comfortable conditions for sightseeing and getting around. For what a trip costs day to day, see the Las Vegas budget breakdown.
