Major city · United States
Las Vegas/Henderson and East
Base here only if you want a car, a pool and locals' prices: 2 nights, $120–200 a day, 15–25 min drive to the Strip.
Henderson is the second city of the Las Vegas valley and its border with Las Vegas has all but gone. This page covers Henderson plus the Las Vegas east side, south of the airport and east of the Strip. You come here for cheaper rooms, big locals' casinos, wetlands and desert preserves, and a base for Lake Mead and Boulder City — not for the Strip itself. A car or rideshares are close to essential.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Mar–May, Oct–Nov
- avoid Jun–Aug (40 °C (104 °F)+ days), and rodeo week in December when room prices spike valley-wideavoid Jun–Aug (104 °F (40 °C)+ days), and rodeo week in December when room prices spike valley-wide
- Airports
- LAS · HSH
- Nights
- 2
Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Las Vegas/Henderson and East, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyHenderson is one of the safer large US suburbs, but this is a car city: the main risks are summer heat…
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance · 511 Nevada 511 road conditions
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportLAS Harry Reid International (The commercial gateway for the whole valley; 15–25 min drive to Henderson depending on traffic.).
- Getting aroundRTC buses run across east Las Vegas and Henderson; a single ride is about $2 and a 24-hour pass about $5, bought on board.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee$4–7
- Street or quick mealCasino or diner breakfast$10–18
- BeerDraft beer in a locals' casino$4–8
- Metro or bus rideRTC single bus ride$2 (check)
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum entry (Clark County Museum / Atomic Testing Museum)$2about $29 (check)
- Budget bedFamily suite (up to 4), a night, per roomUS$150
- Mid-range bedMid-range hotel double room, a night, per roomUS$150
- High-end bedMid-range hotel double room, a night, per roomUS$260
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$70 · Mid US$130 · High US$250
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- LAS Harry Reid International (The commercial gateway for the whole valley; 15–25 min drive to Henderson depending on traffic.) · HSH Henderson Executive (General aviation and VIP flights only; no scheduled airline service.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Feb
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Mar
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Apr
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
May
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jun
Avoid
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Jul
Avoid
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
Aug
Avoid
39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)
Sep
not flagged
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Oct
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Nov
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Dec
Avoid
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Best: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Avoid: Jun–Aug, Dec. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)), coolest Jan (4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C) low), wettest Jan (3 rain days), driest May (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Las Vegas/Henderson and East: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
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Feb
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
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Mar
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
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Apr
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
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May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
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Jun
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
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Jul
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
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Aug
39°C (102°F)102°F (39°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
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Sep
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
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Oct
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
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Nov
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
2 rd
Dec
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
3 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
RTC buses run across east Las Vegas and Henderson; a single ride is about $2 and a 24-hour pass about $5, bought on board. A 5-day pass is sold at supermarkets and check-cashing shops, not on the bus. Outside the airport, the Strip and downtown, taxis are not hailable — call one and wait 20–40 min, or use a rideshare app. Distances are long and parking is free almost everywhere, so a rental car is usually cheaper than repeated rideshares.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Boulder City and Hoover Dam
goDoor to door: About 45 min
I-11/US 93 south, about 30–40 min by car
Hoover Dam visitor areas have security screening; go early, before the tour buses.
Lake Mead National Recreation Area
goDoor to door: About 30–45 min
SR 564 (Lake Mead Pkwy) east, then Northshore or Lakeshore Drive
Entry fee per vehicle; summer heat makes midday hiking unsafe.
Valley of Fire State Park
goDoor to door: About 1 h
I-15 north to NV-169, about 1 h by car
Best in cool months; bring water, there is little shade.
Las Vegas Strip
goDoor to door: About 25 min
I-515/US 95 or Paradise Rd, 15–25 min by car or rideshare
Parking is free at many locals' casinos but paid on the Strip.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Green Valley and The District
Master-planned, walkable shopping and dining, Green Valley Ranch casino; best all-round base with a car.
Lake Las Vegas
Resort village around a man-made lake, 20–25 min from the Strip; quiet, car needed for everything.
Boulder Highway corridor
Cheapest motels and locals' casinos; convenient for the Clark County Museum, less pleasant at night.
East Las Vegas near UNLV
University area with the Thomas & Mack Center and cheap eats; 10 min to the airport.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $70–110 excl. bed
- Mid
- $110–200 excl. bed
- High
- $200+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid-range hotel double room1 × 2 nights × US$150 | US$300 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × US$130 | US$520 |
| RTC 24-hour bus pass, one day2 × US$5 · check | US$10 |
| Rideshare, Henderson to the Strip, one way1 × US$25 · check | US$25 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$20 | US$40 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$90 |
| Trip total≈ US$246 per person per day, bed included | US$985 |
2026 estimate in US dollars; prices before sales tax. Flights and car rental excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | $4–7 |
| Casino or diner breakfast | $10–18 |
| Casino buffet or food-court lunch | $15–30 |
| Draft beer in a locals' casino | $4–8 |
| RTC single bus ride | $2 (check) |
| Rideshare, 10 km | $15–25 |
| Museum entry (Clark County Museum / Atomic Testing Museum) | $2 / about $29 (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Summer heat is the real hazard: 40 °C (104 °F)+ afternoons, carry water and do not hike the wetlands or Lake Mead trails midday.Summer heat is the real hazard: 104 °F (40 °C)+ afternoons, carry water and do not hike the wetlands or Lake Mead trails midday.
- Casino floors are the only place you can drink and walk with alcohol; open containers elsewhere are illegal.
- Non-US residents: big gambling wins can face a 30% IRS withholding — keep the 1042-S form to reclaim it.
- Do not walk the Boulder Highway corridor at night; drive or take a rideshare between motels and casinos.
- Rideshare pickups at Harry Reid airport are from a designated lot, not the terminal curb.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
- Nevada 511 road conditions
- 511
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Emergency
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Embassy
No embassies in Henderson; consulates-general are in Las Vegas or Los Angeles, embassies in Washington, DC.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- LAS airport to Henderson, rideshare: about $25–40, 15–25 min (check)
- LAS airport to Henderson, taxi: about $35–50 plus tip (check)
- RTC bus, single ride / 24-hour pass: $2 / $5 (check)
Say or show
- Thank you — Thank you
- Where is the bus stop? — Where is the bus stop?
- Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
- I need a taxi — I need a taxi
- Where is the restroom? — Where is the restroom?
- Is this seat taken? — Is this seat taken?
Tipping is expected: 18–22% at sit-down restaurants, $1–2 a drink, 15–20% taxis.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Las Vegas/Henderson and East. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Oct–Nov · avoid Jun–Aug (40 °C+ days), and rodeo week in December when room prices spike valley-wide · month by month →
- 2 airports and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for LAS: rideshare lot versus taxi queue, late-night fallback, first-night rung.
- Walking clusters with rescue anchors: The District and Green Valley Ranch, Lake Las Vegas, Boulder Highway, UNLV.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (Clark County Museum, Wetlands Park, Bird Viewing Preserve, Atomic Testing Museum) and eat pages with last orders.
- Heat and rodeo-week fixtures so gates A–D can go green.