McCarran International Airport Las Vegas (LAS) Directions, Shuttle, Car Rental

Flying into Las Vegas and commuting to your destination will probably be the easiest part of your vacation in this western region entertainment capitol, trying to visit and absorb all the incredible sights and sounds this warm desert gem has to offer will probably be the most difficult. McCarran International Airport located at the southern tip of Las Vegas Blvd. adjacent to the "Mandalay Bay" hotel is within a few short miles of all the luxury resorts on the fabulous Las Vegas Strip and approximately 5 to 8 miles from historical "Fremont Street" located down town. Regardless of which hotel your staying at the drive from McCarran, even at traffic peak hours, should be accomplished within minutes. Henderson, Parump, or other surrounding communities situated on the outskirts may take a little longer.

McCarran services several major airlines including Allegient, Southwest, U.S. Airways, United, Delta, and American which together carry approximately 45 million visitors annually, a number that on average has significantly increased over time. It's also an extremely busy port for domestic and international private jets.

Although the rare and refreshing light sprinkling of snow in December or January can result in minor driving inconveniences and or airport delays, weather conditions year round on average are usually mild, clear, and disturbance free resulting in an enjoyable arrival and departure air travel experience.

Many of the major airlines route a portion of their fleet through Las Vegas and international air bus traffic has always been a growing facet of the increasingly diverse visitor demographic. Several domestic and international business partnerships which are in progress and ongoing have resulted in construction of some truly awe inspiring luxurious properties including the latest metro marvel "City Center" which currently reigns supreme as the largest hotel in the world and employs roughly 10,000 hard working Nevadans and Arizonans. These partnership's continue to foster the development and improvement of limited remaining available land in Las Vegas Proper and the surrounding vicinity. Several new exciting residential and commercial ventures are branching out from Las Vegas and Southern Nevada into Northern Arizona now that the transportation gap has been filled by a highway widening and enhancement project known as the "Hoover Dam Bypass Bridge" .

Popular Nearby Places of Interest

• Red Rock Canyon - Hoover Dam - Hoover Bypass Bridge - Kingman / Golden Valley Arizona - Lake Havasu Arizona - Grand Canyon Arizona Skywalk - Grand Canyon National Park - HavasuFalls - Oatman Arizona - Laughlin Nevada -

Car Rental

Unless you have a friend or relative in Las Vegas to give you a sight seeing tour, renting a car or van is probably the best and most convenient way to manage commuting time. Las Vegas has the most efficient and affordable bus transit system available which services the entire "Strip" and downtown "Fremont Street" area on a "Per Ride" or "All Day Pass" basis however even the shortest wait for a ride in between destinations can add up. The same applies to utilizing a taxi service, there's certainly no shortage of cabs in the city but you may want to consider the total estimated fares paid during a trip as compared with other modes of transportation.

With a rented car or van there are no constraints on mobility and travel, your free to get out on the road at a moments notice without searching for information to find your next ride at the hotel lobby or elsewhere. Many properties offer free shuttle or traditional fee based taxi services so weigh your alternatives, is it worth the extra money paid to have the convenience of controlling transportation time or are other options such as shuttle service which may be provided free by the hotel a more attractive choice? Research is key.

• McCarran Rent A Car Center: (702) 261 - 6001
• Car Rental - Shuttle - Limousine Companies for your consideration -

Open 24/7

If your new to the "Las Vegas Experience" be prepared for a 24 hour entertainment extravaganza. Almost every hotel resort is open 24 hours for your convenient enjoyment pleasure. Peak hours are typically from 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight when tourists are walking the strip trying to digitally capture the magnificent neon lighted architecture illuminating the night skies. There's a slight decrease in crowd and traffic congestion during the day but it's so minimal the difference is barely noticeable.

No doubt Las Vegas is one of the most popular vacation destinations for domestic and international travelers and a near perfect seasonal getaway for people who live in the Northeastern and Midwestern regions of the U.S. Millions of tourists visit this glittering monolithic city annually where the main attractions are concentrated in two convenient locations or focal points, Las Vegas Blvd ( "The Strip" ) and Fremont Street ( Downtown ), so it's relatively easy to navigate and find all popular resorts and entertainment venues.

Las Vegas is truly an amazing display of American ingenuity and innovation, a cutting edge city that began roughly 70 years ago as an old dusty mining town only to be shaped and meticulously sculpted into the shining desert jewel it is today. Everyone should experience Las Vegas at least once.

City Bus Service

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McCarran International Airport

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Las Vegas, NV 89119}

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