MCCARRAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

 

This is the 12^th busiest airport in the US with an average of 84,000 passengers daily.  In 1997, 30 million passengers passed through the airport, including 2 million international travelers.  With addition of the new “D” concourse, McCarran maintains its vital link with Las Vegas’ tourist trade.  While there, take the time to see the little touches that make this airport unique: the large panels of children’s art tiling the walls on either side of the “D” concourse tram, the landscape scenes by internationally recognized local artist Robert Beckmann and the whimsical children’s area where kids can fly over the observation deck.  Smaller nearby airports such as in North Las Vegas are popular take-off points to explore the scenic grandeur of the Southwest.

 

CAR RENTALS

 

Several car rental agencies service the Las Vegas area.  A few companies are:

·        Advantage Rent-A-Car

·        Airport Rent-A-Car

·        Allstate Car Rental

·        Avis Rent-A-Car

·        Budget

·        Dollar Rent-A-Car

·        Enterprise Rent-A-Car

·        Hertz

·        National Car Rental

·        Thrifty Car Rental

 

LIMOUSINES

 

A variety of limousines are available for hourly rental around town.  The average price for a town car is $25, a basic limo runs about $33-$55; and a super stretch averages $60-$80 per hour.  Many of the limousine companies also provide shuttle service from McCarran International Airport.  Fares average $3.50 to the Strip hotels and $4.75 to the downtown area.  Here is a partial listing.

·        Ambassador Limousine

·        Bell Trans

·        Book A Limo

·        LV Limo

·        CLS Transportation. Las Vegas

·        On Demand Sedan

·        Presidential Limo

 

MONORAIL

 

Visitors may take a monorail between the MGM Grand and Bally’s, daily 9 am to 1 am;  Other monorails on the Strip connect Treasure Island and the Mirage:  Bellagio and the Monte Carlo; and the Excalibur, Luxor and Mandalay Pay resorts. 

 

MOTORCYCLES AND MOPEDS

 

For those who prefer quick and easy transportation, motorcycles are ideal for a day trip to national recreation areas.  Moturis Inc., 4175 W. Dewey Drive, LV.  For motorcycle buffs who want to feel the desert wind in their hair.

 

SHUTTLES

 

Most major hotels run shuttles from the airport to their site.  Reservations may be required and a per passenger fee assessed.  Some hotels also offer shuttles to other casinos, shopping areas and sightseeing destinations.  Ask at the front desk.  Shuttle service is also provided by outside transportation companies.  Average costs begin at $3.50 per person.

 

TAXI CABS

 

Yellow, Checker and Star Cabs currently accept American express for those who want to charge.  ABC, Union, Ace and Western have handicapped access.  Taxi services include:

• Ace Cab
• Checker Cab
• Desert Cab
• Henderson Taxi
• Nellis Cab
• Star Cab
• Western Cab
• Whittlesea Blue Cab
• Yellow Cab