Las Vegas, Nevada — Airports
Las Vegas Airport
- Airport Code
- LAS
- Full Airport Name
- McCarran International Airport
- Location
- McCarran airport is located one mile (2km) south of the Las Vegas Strip.
- Time Zone
- GMT 8 (GMT 7 from March to November).
- Phone Number
- Tel: +1 702 261 5211.
- Terminal Transfer
- The two airport terminals are connected by free shuttle buses.
- Ground Transport
- There are regular buses going to and from the airport, downtown Las Vegas and The Strip, dropping off at most hotels; buses 108 and 109 connect to the Downtown Transportation Center and the South Strip Transfer Terminal. Shuttle services are available on west side of the baggage claim area, outside exits 7-13. Expect to pay $12 for a round-trip. There are also taxis available outside Arrivals, but the short ride is expensive.
- Car Rental
- Car hire companies represented at the airport include Avis, Budget, Dollar and Hertz. Rental agencies provide free transportation between their parking lots and the terminal buildings. There are more car rental companies in Las Vegas, which can be contacted by using the free telephones in Arrivals.
- Airport Taxis
- There are taxis available outside Arrivals at Las Vegas McCarran Airport on the east side of baggage claim outside door exits 1-5. A taxi to the center of Las Vegas costs around $14 with downtown fares being slightly more expensive and shuttle services run to the main strip for a cost of roughly $4 to $5. The meter starts at $1.80 when departing the airport. Taxis do not generally accept credit cards.
- Airport Facilities
- Las Vegas airport has a number of shops, bars and restaurants, and of course lots of slot machines. There are ATMs, a full-service bank and currency exchange in Arrivals and Departures. Free wireless Internet connections are available for those with their own Wi-Fi enabled computers and Internet kiosks are located in the C and D Gates. There is also a Fitness Center, children's play area, shoe-shiners and information booths. Disabled facilities are good; those with special needs should inform their airline or travel agent in advance.
- Car Parking
- There is plenty of parking around the airport. A free shuttle bus links the remote car park with the terminals.
- Departure Tax
- None.
- Website
- www.mccarran.com
