Las Vegas Car Rental

 

Car Rental in Las Vegas

Reserve a rental car in Las Vegas to explore one of the USA's brightest and most energetic cities – and the vast, spectacular desert on its doorstep.

Hertz car rental in Las Vegas allows you to pick up your chosen vehicle from Harry Reid International Airport – less than a 20-minute drive from Las Vegas Boulevard, also known as the Strip. Whether heading to the MGM Grand's casino, dining in Hell's Kitchen, or marveling at the world-famous Bellagio Fountains, your Las Vegas rental car can take you there.

Choose an ultra-modern Tesla to match the city’s bright lights. Or travel out of Las Vegas in a rental Jeep to admire Nevada's gems – see Red Rock Canyon, Lake Tahoe, or the Hoover Dam in style.

Maybe you're planning a classic road trip to Los Angeles or San Francisco? Drop off your Las Vegas rental car at a different Hertz location to where you picked it up for no extra charge.

Reserve your Las Vegas car rental to drive down the iconic Strip or discover Nevada’s Great Heights with Hertz.

Popular Vehicles to Rent in Las Vegas

A BWM series 2 car model

Cars

  • 4-5 people
  • 2-5 suitcases
  • 4 doors
A convertible MINI car

Convertibles

  • 4-5 people
  • 3 suitcases
  • 2-4 doors
A Range Rover SUV model

SUVs

  • 5-7 people
  • 4 suitcases
  • 2-4 doors

Las Vegas Car Rental FAQs

  • Free parking for your holiday or business car rental on the Strip is available at a few resorts, including Casino Royale (3411 S Las Vegas Blvd), Palazzo (3325 S Las Vegas Blvd) and Treasure Island (3300 S Las Vegas Blvd). Check out some of the best hotels in Las Vegas for more.
  • Find free valet parking at shopping malls on the Strip, such as the Fashion Show Mall (3200 S Las Vegas Blvd) and Miracle Mile Shops (3663 S Las Vegas Blvd).
  • In Downtown, parking for your Las Vegas rental car is free for guests of most hotel casinos, but charges may apply to non-guests. Options include Main Street Station (200 North Main Street), Downtown Grand parking garage (300 E Ogden Ave), and the Plaza (310S S Main St).

Las Vegas Boulevard is the city’s main road. Otherwise, a few key highways serve Las Vegas:

  • Interstate 15 (I-15) runs south from Los Angeles, through the center of Las Vegas, and north towards Utah and eventually Salt Lake City. Renting a car in Las Vegas makes it easier to get around.
  • Interstate 515 (I-515) is a 14.5-mile spur of I-15 from downtown Las Vegas out east to Henderson.
  • Route 95 leaves central Las Vegas and heads northwest out into the desert, passing Death Valley.

To get from Harry Reid International Airport to the Strip in your Las Vegas rental car:

  1. Leave the airport with your Las Vegas rental car and turn left onto Wayne Newton Boulevard.
  2. Follow the boulevard for nearly a mile before taking the exit ramp to Swenson Street/Tropicana Avenue.
  3. Merge onto McCarran Airport Connector/Wayne Newton Boulevard, heading north for just under two miles with your Las Vegas car rental.
  4. Turn left onto East Flamingo Road, and after 1.5 miles, you’ll reach the heart of the Strip.

Top Tips for Driving a Rental Car in Las Vegas

You must be at least 16 to drive in Las Vegas. However, if you want to rent a car in Las Vegas, you need to be at least 20 – and if you’re under 25, you may need to pay a Young Renter daily fee.

Remember to have your full photo ID driver’s license with you to rent and drive here. We may also ask to see your passport and you’ll need a credit card to secure your Las Vegas car rental.

Nevada law requires all occupants of almost all vehicles to wear a car safety belt, or if a small child, to be safely strapped into a child seat. Please be mindful of this when you pick up your Las Vegas rental car and always wear your safety belt.

When it comes to speed limits, you may think Las Vegas is the same as much of Nevada, but there are exceptions to this rule.

Here are the speed limits you’re expected to adhere to when you collect your rental car in Las Vegas:

 

Cars

Trucks

Residential roads

25-30 mph

25-30 mph

Urban highways

65-70 mph

65-70 mph

Rural highways

55-70 mph

55-70 mph

School zones

15-25 mph

15-25 mph


Please note: While you, of course, must stick to specified speed limits in Las Vegas, the state of Nevada also has a ‘basic rule’ you need to follow. As well as keeping to any signed limits, you also need to consider traffic, road conditions and weather to judge what is a ‘proper’ speed. This may be well below the signposted limit.

 

If you have any more queries, our Las Vegas driving guide may help – and if you’re planning to check out wider Nevada, read through our state guide too.

Las Vegas is a busy place for both traffic and footfall. So – like any major city – there are times of day and areas to avoid.

Rush hour times typically span from around 7am to 9am, then in the evening it’s around 4pm to 6pm.

It may be best to plan your routes in your rental car to avoid Las Vegas Boulevard wherever possible and instead opt for quieter routes. If you need to travel on the Westside of the Strip, Frank Sinatra Drive runs parallel. And parallel to the Strip on the Eastside is Koval Lane.

If your flight lands at Harry Reid International Airport, you can reach the McCarran Rent-A-Car Center by hopping onto one of the 24/7 shuttles. It’s also possible to get a shuttle bus into the city to collect your Las Vegas rental car from an HLE.

If you have any further questions about your Hertz car rental from Las Vegas, head to our support center for more. 

A Quick Guide to Las Vegas

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The Stratosphere

2000 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV, 89104

Take in unparalleled views of Las Vegas from the 829-foot-high Stratosphere. This casino hotel helps you safely hurtle from dizzying heights with the SkyJump experience – a controlled freefall. Or strap into Big Shot to be propelled to the 1,081-foot peak of the tower’s mast. After, drive a little out of Las Vegas in your rental car, park up, and see just how high you really were!

Park Theater

Park Theater

3770 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109

Residences in Las Vegas are fiercely fought over, and getting a seat in the audience is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. The 5,200-seater Park Theater at Park MGM has hosted everyone from Lady Gaga and Cher to Aerosmith and Janet Jackson – each delivering unforgettable performances. Park your Las Vegas rental car at your hotel and walk along the buzzy, glittering Strip to take in the atmosphere before your evening show.

Bellagio Fountains

Bellagio Fountains

3600 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV, 89109

The dancing water jets in front of the Bellagio Hotel are an iconic sight. More than 1,200 fabricated geysers fire upwards, synchronized with a musical soundtrack. There’s a performance every half an hour in the afternoon and every 15 minutes in the evening until midnight. 

Caesars Palace

3570 S Las Vegas Blvd, Paradise, NV, 89109

The landmark hotel and casino is a staple of The Strip, with nearly 4,000 rooms and a mesmerizing pool complex spread across its six towers. Relax here after a busy day driving your Las Vegas rental car. 

MGM Grand

3799 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV, 89109

Stay in one of 5,000 rooms at the MGM Grand and enjoy a casino, pool, theater, and more on-site. After a day of exploring Las Vegas in your rental car, you’ll always return to something fun and exciting happening at the MGM.

Flamingo Hotel

3555 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV, 89109

Enjoy an authentically retro stay in a hotel with over eight decades of history. There’s updated décor, but it’s retained its original charm – including real flamingos in the Wildlife Habitat where it gets its name.

Hell’s Kitchen

3570 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV, 89109

Part restaurant, part reality TV experience, dining at Hell’s Kitchen is truly unique and inspired by Gordon Ramsay’s hit TV series. Leave your Las Vegas rental car parked at your hotel and book a table here for a modern lunch or evening meal served by the red or blue kitchen.

The Buffet at Wynn

3131 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV, 89109

Lavish buffets are everywhere in Las Vegas, but the one at the Wynn Hotel is special. Floral decorations and a light, open space offer the perfect ambiance for tucking into any of its 120 dishes or observing the action from the 15 live cooking stations. Bring your business colleagues and clients here in your Las Vegas car rental and impress with fine dishes. 

Le Cirque

3600 South Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV, 89109

Based in the world-famous Bellagio Hotel, Le Cirque serves up delicious plates of French cuisine. For a special meal during your time in the city, park your Las Vegas rental car and walk here dressed in your finery. Experience the grandeur of the Bellagio Fountains outside, then enjoy a menu that’s earned Le Cirque a AAA Five Diamond Award and a Michelin star.

Fancy a Road Trip from Las Vegas?

A 45-minute drive west on the I-11 S in your Las Vegas rental car takes you to the USA’s largest reservoir and the imposing Hoover Dam. Tour the complex and power plant next door. If you fancy seeing more of Nevada’s rugged landscapes in your rental car, look at our Great Heights Tour.