Airport to Hotel Taxi Flat Rates: Here’s How Much You’ll Pay

Key Points:

• Taxis charge a flat rate fare from the airport to hotels on & near the Strip to prevent “long hauling”.

• That flat rate fare depends which “zone” your hotel is in (detailed below).

• Even with flat rates, rideshare tends to be a better deal than cabs – Price it out quickly before hailing a ride.

Getting long-hauled, or taken for a longer ride than necessary by Vegas cabbies, is a common complaint of visitors. Oftentimes, Vegas newbies are oblivious to the fact that they overpaid.

The taxi industry’s bad reputation has driven many to avoid the mode of transportation altogether, opting for rideshare services Uber or Lyft, which are typically cheaper and offer transparent pricing.

To regain trust, the Nevada Taxicab Authority initiated flat rates from the airport to hotels along the Strip.

The flat rate is based on the “zone” your destination hotel is in.

Taxi Flat Rates from the Airport to Strip Hotels By Zone

Zone 1 – $21: W, Excalibur, Virgin Las Vegas, Luxor, Mandalay Bay, MGM Grand, and OYO.

Zone 2 – $25: Aria, Horseshoe, Bellagio, Elara, New York New York, Marriot Grand Chateau, Paris, Park MGM, Planet Hollywood, Polo Towers, The Cosmopolitan, The Orleans, The Signature at MGM, Vdara, and Travelodge by Wyndham.

Zone 3 – $29: Caesars Palace, Circus Circus, Encore, Flamingo, Gold Coast, Harrah’s, Hilton Grand Vacations, Las Vegas Convention Center, Palace Station, Palms, Resorts World, Rio, Sahara, STRAT, The LINQ, Palazzo, The Venetian, Westin, Trump International, TI, Westgate, Fontainebleau, and Wynn.

Note that flat rate fares do not include credit card fees or gratuity.

OK cool. Cabs are offering flat rates to combat a perception of scamminess. But are they a good deal?

Taxi Prices Still Expensive vs. Uber/Lyft

While transparent pricing is a welcome move by an industry often perceived as acting unethical, I don’t expect throngs of visitors to flock back to cabs as prices are still inflated compared to Uber and Lyft.

For example:

• A zone 3 cab trip to Caesars Palace will cost you a $30 flat rate, while an Uber would be $15-$20, depending on demand.

• A zone 2 cab trip to MGM Grand will cost $26 flat rate, while an Uber would be $9-$15.

• A zone 1 cab trip to Tropicana will cost $22 flat rate, while an Uber would be $10-$15.

Keep in mind, cabs also charge a credit card fee on top of the base fare – Uber/Lyft do not.

When Hailing a Cab Makes Sense

There are occasions when surge pricing on rideshare apps makes taxi flat rates a better deal.

Price your ride on Uber/Lyft after your plane hits the tarmac to ensure you’re getting a deal vs taxi flat rates.

Related Articles:

• Las Vegas airport transportation options – A full breakdown.

• Where to find Uber & Lyft pickup locations at the Airport

• Things to do at the Airport – For those with time to fill!

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