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Voykit pocket guide · United States
Bullhead City
Spend 1–2 days in Bullhead City for river recreation and casino visits; longer only if camping at Lake Mohave.
Bullhead City sits on the Colorado River opposite Laughlin, Nevada, offering water sports, a river museum and nearby casinos. A short stay covers the main attractions; extra days suit lake camping.
- Country
- United States
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Nov
- Avoid
- Jun–Aug (very hot)
- Stay
- 1–2 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- USD
- Money
- Currency is the US dollar (USD, $). Cards and phone payments work almost everywhere; carry a little cash for tips and small vendors.
- Daily spend
- Budget $50–$70 excl. accommodation · Mid $70–$120 excl. accommodation (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.
- Emergency
- Police 911 · Fire 911 · Ambulance 911
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 120 V · 60 Hz · Chargers are dual-voltage; hair dryers and straighteners from 230 V countries need a converter.
- Tipping
- Sit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.; Bar: US$1–2 per drink or 20% of the tab.; Taxi / ride-hailing: 15–20%, in the app.; Hotel housekeeping: US$3–5 a night.; Porter / valet: US$2–5 per bag or car.; Tour guide: US$10–20 per person for a day tour.; Counter service / tablet prompts: Optional; 0–15%.
- Water
- Tap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.
- Toilets
- Free public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations. Rest areas on highways are free.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Coffee (café) | $2–$4 |
| Beer (draft, bar) | $5–$7 |
| Watercraft rental (hour) | $20–$30 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- LAS · Harry Reid International Airport (Las Vegas)
- ≈ 160 km (99 mi), 1 h 38 min drive≈ 99 mi (160 km), 1 h 38 min drive
- IGM · Kingman Airport
- General‑aviation field, limited commercial service
- IFP · Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport
- Small commercial flights, check schedules
Typical fares
- LAS → Bullhead City, shuttle
- ≈ $30, 1 h 40 min
- Car rental (compact, daily)
- ≈ $45
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Language, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Car is essential; AZ State Hwy 68 runs through town, linking to Kingman (west) and Laughlin (east). Public bus service is limited.
See and do
Known for
- Colorado River Museum
- Lake Mohave
- Spirit Mountain Casino
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Kingman | AZ‑68 west, about 30 min drive | ≈45 min |
| Laughlin, NV | AZ‑95 east, about 15 min drive | ≈30 min |
| Lake Mohave (Katherine Landing) | AZ‑68 north, 20 min drive | ≈35 min |
| Spirit Mountain Casino | AZ‑95 south, 15 min drive | ≈30 min |
Sleep
- Davis Camp
- Tent and RV sites near Hwy 68; showers and laundry onsite
Language
English everywhere, with strong regional accents; Spanish is the second language in the Southwest, Texas, Florida, California and New York. Some words differ from British English: restroom (toilet), check (bill), gas (petrol), trunk (boot), first floor (ground floor).
- Measurements are imperial: miles, Fahrenheit, gallons, pounds. 100 km ≈ 62 miles; 30 °C ≈ 86 °F.
- Small talk with strangers is normal and friendly; it is not a sales tactic.
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake and 'hi, how are you?' — reply 'good, thanks'; avoid: Treating the question as a real health enquiry
- Restaurants: Tip 18–22% and wait for the check; avoid: Leaving without tipping
- Personal space: Keep an arm's length in queues; avoid: Standing close to strangers
- Politics and religion: Listen more than you speak; avoid: Opening with hot-button topics
- Smoking: Smoke only in marked areas; avoid: Smoking near doors or in parks where banned
Scams and watch-outs
- Summer heat can exceed 40 °C; carry water and sunscreen.
- River water recreation: watch for jet‑ski traffic and floating debris.
- Casino tabs may be left in the water; keep an eye on personal items.
Generally safe; stay hydrated in heat, watch water safety, keep valuables secure in casinos.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Bullhead City yet. Suggested stay: 1–2 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Colorado River Museum
- Lake Mohave
- Spirit Mountain Casino
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Bullhead City, revision 5281814 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5281814
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/bullhead-city). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.