Las Vegas Airport Guide

Airport Lounges

Pay-per-use, Single Visit Passes & Lounge Memberships

Regardless of what class of service you are flying, there are lounges that you can enter by paying at the door, purchasing a lounge pass or through a lounge membership program. Visit the individual lounge page for more details about the lounge itself and to also find out how you can gain lounge access with just an economy class ticket!

Terminal 1

• Centurion Lounge – Location: Concourse D, Airside, opposite Gate D1.  Accessible to passengers in Terminal 1 or 3 via the transit system.  Lounge Access: American Express® Card Members • Lounge membership programs.
• The Club at LAS (Terminal 1) – Location: Airside, Gate D16, Concourse D. Showers are available. Lounge Access: Pay at the Door • Prepaid lounge pass • Lounge membership programs.

Terminal 3

• The Club at LAS (Terminal 3) – Location: Airside, Gate E2. Showers and a designated rest zone are available.  Lounge Access: Pay at the Door • Prepaid lounge pass • Lounge membership programs.
• United Club – Location: Terminal 3, Concourse D, between Gates 33-35. Lounge Access: Pay at the Door with proof of United Airlines ticket • United Club Membership.

Military Lounges

• USO Lounge – The USO offers a lounge that is free of charge to active members of the US military and their families. Location: Terminal 1, Landside and Terminal 3, Landside.

Related Pages: Las Vegas Airport Lounges

Las Vegas Airport Hotels & Day Rooms

Day Rooms inside Las Vegas Airport

• Zero Level Fitness – Three sleep rooms are available to rent by the hour inside the airport gym. Each room comes equipped with a single bed and access to fridge, microwave, luggage storage, showers, lockers and the fitness center. Rates are $20/Hour • $35/2 hours (minimum) • $110 (10 Hours) • $180 (20 Hours). Hours: 24 hours (Mon-Thurs) •  12am-8pm (Thurs) • 12am-8pm (Fri) • Closed (Sat) • 10am – 12am (Sun). Location: Terminal 1. Take the elevator from behind Baggage Claim #10 to Level 0.  To check room availability call 702-261-6611.

Hotels near the Airport

If sleeping in the airport sounds like a nightmare, there are hotels near Las Vegas Airport that provide free airport shuttles:

• Best Western McCarran Inn – Free airport shuttle is available from 6:00AM to 2:00PM and 4:00PM – 11:00PM.  » Check Rates
• Homewood Suites by Hilton Las Vegas Airport – Free shuttle is available from 7:00AM – 11:00PM.  » Check Rates
• Hyatt Place Las Vegas – Free airport shuttle is available.  » Check Rates
• Travelodge Las Vegas North – Free airport shuttle is available from 7:00AM to 10:00PM.  » Check Rates

For more options, visit Tripadvisor to see a list of hotels near Las Vegas Airport that can be sorted by price, distance, traveller rating and popularity.

Airport WiFi / Internet

Free WiFi is available in the airport. If you need to check your email, but don’t have a device to access internet from, you can use any of the Embarq pay-email devices located in payphone banks throughout the airport.

More Services, Facilities & Things To Do On A Layover At The Airport

Communications

• Postal Services – Drop off your last minute postcards at the airport’s mailboxes. Available at C, D and E Gates. Airport Mailers are also available should you have an item rejected at Security. Self-serve mailers can be found at all security checkpoints.
• SIM Cards – A reader has asked us to include where to buy SIM Cards. If you know, click here to update this airport guide.
• WiFi – see “Airport WiFi/Internet” above.

Family Services

• Baby Care Facilities – Private nursing suites are available which offer a bench, a table and outlets with USB ports. Locations: Terminal 1 at Gates A/B/C • D Concourse • Terminal 3, Gate E. Baby change facilities can be found throughout the airport in family washrooms.
• Children’s Play Area – Location: T1, airside, D Gates, Level 2 (above the rotunda).

Fitness

• Fitness – When you get tired of just sitting (and sleeping) around the airport, burn off some energy at ZEROlevel Fitness gym. The facility includes a large cardio floor, weight machine floor, free weights, group fitness studio, showers, sauna, and more. The facility also has two sleep rooms [ see Airport Hotels above ] A day pass for the fitness center is $25. Location: T1, landside, Esplanade. Hours: Open 24 hours during the week (Mon – Fri) and 8:00AM – 6:00PM on weekends (Sat – Sun).
• Walking Path – When your idea of airport exercise doesn’t include tight connections and frantic running to the next gate, enjoy your time at the airport with a more leisurely stroll or power walk along one of the designated walking paths. The FlyFit! walking routes range from from .5 to 1.5 miles. Location: T1 (A/B Gates, Esplanade and D Gates) and T3 (E Gates). Note: this may only be realistic if you are travelling light as there is no luggage storage available.

Food & Drinks

• Food & Drinks – Food concessions throughout the airport operate on varying schedules, the following are open 24-hours: Jersey Mike’s Subs (T1, C Gates) • Nathan’s Famous (T1, C Gates). Vending machines are also available in the airport.

Information

• Information Desk – There are two information desks: Terminal 1, Baggage Claim • Terminal 3, E Gates.

Luggage

• Baggage Carts – Need a hand with your luggage? Baggage carts (Smarte Carte) are available throughout the airport. Carts are not permitted airside past C and D security checkpoints. Rates: $5.00 per cart, with a 25-cent refund upon return.
• Luggage Storage & Lockers – Not available.

Medical Services

• Medical Services & Pharmacy – Preventative care, first aid, and emergency medical treatment is available at the Code 3 Urgent Care & Pharmacy. Location: T1, landside, Esplanade (near TSA security gates A and B). Hours: 6:00AM – 10:00PM.

Mobile Charging

• Mobile Charging – Need a charge? Power outlets are readily available throughout the terminal. In the gated areas of both terminals, you will also find seats with built-in power outlets and Recharge Zone workstations for charging laptops, all free to use. For a small fee, ChargeCarte Rapid Chargers can charge your electronics at twice the speed, and are available throughout the airport.

Money

• ATMs / Cash Machines – Need cash? ATMs are available. Fees may apply, so be sure to check your bank’s fee schedule and your daily withdrawal limit if you are travelling internationally. You may also want to notify your bank of your travel plans. Locations: T1, Landside (Baggage Claim and Public Shopping Esplanade) • T1, Airside (A, B, C and D gates) • Rental Car Center • T3 airside (E gates).
• Banking Services – A full-service Wells Fargo Bank is located landside in the T1 shopping Esplanade. Currency exchange service available. Hours: 9:00AM – 5:00PM (Mon – Fri), 10:00AM – 2:00PM (Sat) and closed Sundays.
• Currency Exchange – Travelex offers services in T1 (landside, Baggage Claim. Hours: 8:00AM – 10:0PM) and T3 (airside, E Gates. Hours: 10:00AM – 10:0PM). Wells Fargo also offer currency exchange. See “Banking” for location.

Pets

• Pet Relief Area – Designated outdoor pet relief areas are available outside of Terminal 1 on the Baggage Claim and Ticketing levels, and outside of Terminal 3 on the Departures level. Indoor pet relief areas are available airside in Terminal 1, near A/B/C gates and D gates, and airside in Terminal 3, near the E Gates.

Rest & Relaxation

• Hotels – see “Airport Hotels” above.
• Lounges – see “Airport Lounges” above.
• Rest Zones – There are no dedicated sleeping areas, quiet areas or rest zones. If this information has changed, click here to update this guide.

Security

• Police – LV Metro police substations are located landside in T1 (shopping Esplanade) and airside in T3 (E Gates).

Shopping

• Duty Free & Shopping – The Duty Free Store by Nuance is located airside in T1 (D Gates) and T3 (E Gates). In additional to the wide variety of retail shops available, items can be purchased from 24-hour vending machines (over the counter medication, electronics, make-up, etc. located airside in both terminals. There is a 24 hour Hudson News located in T1, Landside, Esplanada.

Showers, Salon & Spa

• Showers – Showers are available inside the Club at LAS lounge (Terminal 1 and 3), Centurion Lounge (Terminal 1, American Express Card holders only) and Zero Fitness (Terminal 1).  For access information and rates see Airport Lounges and Fitness sections.
• Spa – Manicures, pedicures, facials, massages and more available at XpresSpa. Location: T1, airside, D Gates (Hours: 6:45AM – 11:15PM) • T3, airside, E Gates (Hours: 8:00AM – 11:00PM).

Smoking

• Smoking – Designated smoking areas are available in these areas: Barney’s Lounge (C Gates) • Bud Track Lounge (Espanade) • Gaming Lounges (C, D & E Gates) • outdoors near the ticketing and baggage claim (landside).

Things to do & see

• Art at the Airport – Art exhibitions are available throughout the airport.
• Aviation Museum – The Howard W. Cannon Aviation Museum offers an entertaining and informative view of the history of aviation in Southern Nevada. The main exhibit is located in T1, landside on the Level 2 Esplanade, with additional exhibits in the ticketing area, boarding areas and along moving walkways throughout the airport. Hours: Open 24 hours.
• Gaming – This is Las Vegas after all, so you will find lots of slot machines around the airport. If you are trying to sleep, you will want to find an area away from these noisy machines. Bring ear plugs. Good luck!

Airport Hours

The airport is open 24 hours.

Keep in mind that TSA, airline check-in and baggage drop hours vary according to the flight schedule. Check these hours with your airline. If you are in the public area of the terminal (landside) you will not be able to get through to the secure area of the terminal (airside) until the morning.

Layover Sightseeing

Do you want to make the most of your stopover or long layover by getting out of the airport to do some sightseeing?  Check out our Las Vegas Airport Layover Sightseeing guide or explore Things to do in Las Vegas on Tripadvisor.

Airlines

Las Vegas airport is served by the following airlines: Aeroméxico • Aeroméxico Connect • Air Canada • Alaska Airlines • Allegiant Airlines • American Airlines • British Airways • Condor • Contour • Copa Airlines • Delta Air Lines • Edelweiss • El Al Airlines • Eurowings • Frontier Airlines • Hainan Airlines • Hawaiian Airlines • InterJet • JetBlue • Korean Airlines • OAI • Southwest Airlines • Spirit Airlines • Sun Country • SWOOP • United Airlines • Virgin Atlantic • Vivaaerobus • Volaris • WestJet.

Airport Transportation: Getting To/From The Airport

Bus

Bus service to and from the Las Vegas airport is operated by the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC). Terminal 1 is served by Route 108 (Paradise), Route 109 (Maryland Parkway), and the Westcliff Airport Express (WAX) route. The RTC bus stop for Terminal 1 can be found on Level Zero, outside of the terminal and to the right of the pedestrian crosswalk. Terminal 3 is served by the Westcliff Airport Express (WAX) and the Centennial Express routes. The RTC bus stop can be found on the west side of Level Zero. RTC Paratransit service is available by reservation for eligible passengers. For information or to make a reservation, consult the RTC website or contact RTC by telephone.

Car Rental

Car rentals are handled at the Rent-A-Car Center, located three miles from the airport on 7135 Gilespie Street. Blue and white Rent-A-Car Center shuttle buses run to and from the airport every 5 minutes. The following car rental agencies provide service at Rent-A-Car Center: Advantage • Alamo • Avis • Budget • Dollar • Enterprise • E-Z Rent A Car • Hertz • National • Payless • Thrifty.  Visit our travel partner at Tripadvisor to search for car rentals deals.

Group Shuttles

Group shuttles are a shared ride service operating to and from the airport. Group shuttles make multiple stops according to the destinations requested by the passengers on board the shuttle. For more information, visit the Las Vegas Airport website.

Hotel Shuttles

Several area hotels offer free airport shuttle service:  Best Western McCarran Inn   •  DoubleTree by Hilton Las Vegas Airport   •   Hampton Inn & Suites Las Vegas Airport   •   Homewood Suites Las Vegas Airport   •  La Quinta Inn & Suites Las Vegas Airport South   •   Staybridge Suites Las Vegas   •   Tru by Hilton Las Vegas Airport.

Hotel shuttles depart from Terminal 1, West side of Baggage Claim, outside doors 7 -13   •   Terminal 3, Level 0.

See also Airport Hotels above.

Inter-City Shuttles

Shuttle services are available for travel between the airport and communities outside of Las Vegas. For fares, schedules, and additional information, visit the Las Vegas Airport website.

Inter-Terminal Shuttles

Harry Reid Airport operates courtesy shuttles between Terminals 1 and 3. The shuttles run every 12 to 15 minutes. If you need to get from one terminal to the other, look for shuttles with the Harry Reid International Airport logo. The Terminal 1 shuttle stop is located outside of the building on Level Zero, across the pedestrian walk towards the covered parking garage. The Terminal 3 shuttle stop is located outside in the center of the curb at Level Zero.

Limousines

Arrive at your destination in style! Opt for walk-up limousine, which does not require prior arrangement and can be hired from Terminals 1 or 3. Luxury sedans, stretch limousines, and SUV’s are available for hire.

• Terminal 1: Limousine queues can be found on the west side of the baggage claim area, outside of exit doors 7 – 13.
• Terminal 3: Limousines can be found outside of the terminal on Level Zero. Limos on the west side of the terminal serve passengers arriving into the airport on domestic flights. Limos on the east side of the terminal serve passengers arriving into the airport on international flights.

Taxi

Several companies provide licensed taxi service between the airport and the Las Vegas metro area. There is a $2.00 surcharge on all fares departing from the airport. Customers needing to pay their fare with a credit card should consult with an attendant prior to boarding a taxi, as not all taxis accept credit card payments.

• Terminal 1: Queues for taxi service are available on the east side of baggage claim, outside of exit doors 1- 4.
• Terminal 3: Taxis can be found outside of the terminal on Level Zero. Taxis on the west side of the terminal serve passengers arriving into the airport on domestic flights. Taxis on the east side of the terminal serve passengers arriving into the airport on international flights.