Las Vegas Taxi fares is regulated by the Nevada Taxicab Authority, which is a Nevada State agency responsible for issuing medallions and setting fares.
Knowing approximately how much you should pay for a taxi ride should make your trip from the airport less stressful and prevent you from being ripped off or taken on a long-haul through the I-215 tunnel.
All registered taxis in Las Vegas are equipped with a taximeter. However effective December 20, 2019 all direct taxi trips from Harry Reid International Airport to the locations listed below, and from those locations back to Harry Reid International Airport are charged at a fixed rate. Check the taxi fare list below to see the corresponding fare that must be charged from or to the airport. Any fare disputes, please call the Taxi Authority at 702-668-4000.
For Las Vegas Airport Taxi rates to locations outside Zone 1, 2 and 3, this includes hotels in downtown Las Vegas, the taxi fare is calculated by a taximeter. The meter inside the taxi calculates the cost of your ride and displays the fare. The cost of a taxi ride in Las Vegas is regulated, and each taxi charges approximately the same fares.
* If the taximeter senses that the taxicab is moving less than 8-12 MPH, the taximeter will assess a charge of $0.23 every 25 seconds ($32.40 per hour waiting time).
** If a taxi ride originates at McCarran International Airport, an additional airport surcharge of $2.00 per trip is added to the taximeter.
Money Saving Tip: Before taking a taxi from Harry Reid International Airport to your hotel, first check here to make sure your hotel does not offer complimentary shuttle service from the airport.
The zone pricing only apply to direct trips. Any stop outside of one of the three zones will be charged according to the existing meter rates.
When Multiple stops within a zone are requested, the second trip within a zone will be charged as a new trip according to the existing meter rates.
Passengers paying with credit cards will be charged a $3.00 fee over the zone amount.
The maximum number of passengers permitted in a Las Vegas taxicab (sedan style) is five (5), including infants and children.
**See Las Vegas Taxi Meter Rates below
Las Vegas Airport Taxi Zones
Effective December 20, 2019 Las Vegas taxis started operating a Harry Reid International Airport Trip zone pricing. Below are the three airport zones and the fare you are expected to pay if your destination hotels falls within the zone.
The Taxi Fare from McCarran International Airport to and from the hotels listed below is $19
| Alexis Park All Suite Resort | Mandalay Bay Resort |
| Delano Las Vegas | MGM Grand Hotel & Casino |
| Desert Rose Resort | Motel 6 Tropicana |
| Excalibur Hotel Casino | OYO Hotel & Casino Las Vegas |
| Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas | Tropicana Las Vegas |
| Hard Rock Hotel & Casino | Luxor Hotel and Casino |
| Howard Johnson by Wyndham | Thomas and Mack Center |
The Taxi Fare from McCarran International Airport to and from the hotels listed below is $23
| ARIA Resort & Casino | Park MGM |
| Bally's Las Vegas | Planet Hollywood Resort |
| Bellagio Las Vegas | Polo Towers |
| Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas | Jet Luxury at The Signature Hotel |
| Elara by Hilton Grand Vacations | The Orleans Hotel & Casino |
| Marriott's Grand Chateau | The Signature at MGM Grand |
| New York-New York Hotel & Casino | Travelodge by Wyndham |
| Paris Las Vegas | Vdara Hotel & Spa |
| Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas |
The Taxi Fare from McCarran International Airport to and from the hotels listed below is $27
| Artisan Hotel Boutique | Las Vegas Marriott |
| Caesars Palace | The LINQ Hotel + Experience |
| Circus Circus Hotel, Casino | Mirage Resort & Casino |
| Encore at Wynn Las Vegas | The Palazzo at The Venetian |
| Flamingo Las Vegas | Residence Inn Marriott Conv. Ctr. |
| Gold Coast Hotel and Casino | Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino |
| Harrah's Hotel and Casino Las Vegas | SAHARA Las Vegas Hotel |
| Hilton Grand Vacations at The Flamingo | The STRAT Hotel, Casino & SkyPod |
| Hilton Grand Vacations on Paradise | SpringHill Suites |
| Hilton Grand Vacations on the Las Vegas Strip | Treasure Island (TI) |
| Las Vegas Convention Center | The Venetian Las Vegas |
| Palace Station Hotel and Casino | Westin Las Vegas Hotel & Spa |
| The Palms Casino Resort | Westgate Las Vegas |
| Resorts World | Wynn Las Vegas |
Here is another way to save a few bucks. If you just arrived at McCarran International Airport and your destination is downtown Las Vegas, The Tropicana Hotel, MGM Grand, Excalibur or New York-New York, proceed to the airport's ground level zero and take the CX Centennial Express Bus for only $2 per single ride. Please note, taking this route might involve a little bit of walking to your hotel from the bus stop.
All Las Vegas taxi companies have lift-equipped vans that can accommodate one wheelchair or scooter. Call ahead of time to arrange a pickup.
The State of Nevada requires all individuals two years of age or older to wear face coverings or masks in public, indoor areas, regardless of COVID-19 vaccination status.
