Monday, February 16, 2009

Planning Your Trip To Las Vegas - How to Get from Point A to B

By Chris Linch

Before you go to Las Vegas you should know what you need to do when you arrive. The Las Vegas Airport is very busy. There are several airlines there. I would prearrange for a pickup, only take a carry on if possible, save on a cab, and if you want to rent a car save on that also.

I say when you book your flight, book your airport transportation as well. There are no hotels that I am aware of in Las Vegas that offer a shuttle from the airport. You can, however, pick up a shuttle for less than $15 per person for a round trip. You need to prearrange this before you leave. This is the best way to get from the airport to your hotel. Busses and cabs are available, but the prices will be more than the shuttle.

I tell everyone that asks to pack as light as possible. You should only take a carry on. During peak times it can literally take ages to get your luggage if you check bags. You will also pay the airline for any checked baggage. If you just carry it on with you, not only do you save money, you save a lot of time.

If for some reason you do decide that you are just going to take a cab, tell your driver not to take the tunnel. You really have to choose here between time and money. If they do not take the tunnel you are going to pay less, but if traffic is heavy you are going to be slowed down. When they do take the tunnel they will charge you more. The decision is what is more important, time or money.

If you decide to rent a car, Fox Rent-a-Cars is the best way to go. They are not on the grounds of the airport, but they will shuttle you to their location. You can save a lot of money doing this over renting at the airport. I strongly suggest you do not rent a car though, it is a lot easier to get around Vegas with public transportation. You dont have to worry about parking, etc. Plus everything is so close together that it really is a waste to drive.

If you go to Las Vegas put together a plan of how to get to your hotel. This planning will save you time and money. I always say pay for a shuttle and carry on luggage, that is what I do everytime. This saves you the time and money to do what you want to do while there, because the trip is never long enough.

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