I pick people up at Harry Reid International Airport every day, and the first question is always, “How do I get to my hotel?” Here’s every option, what it costs in 2026, and where to find your ride, so you don’t wander around baggage claim.
Key Takeaways
- Taxis have flat rates to the Strip: $22.25 to the south Strip, $26.25 to the center Strip and $30.25 to the north Strip, before fees and tip.
- Uber and Lyft don’t pick up at the curb. They pick up in the parking garage: Level 2 at Terminal 1 and the Valet Level at Terminal 3.
- The bus is cheapest but slowest. Routes 108 and the Red Line leave from Terminal 1, Level Zero.
Option 1: Taxi (Flat Rate to the Strip)
Taxis line up outside baggage claim: at Terminal 1 on the east side near doors 1 to 4, and at Terminal 3 on Level Zero near door 52. Rides from the airport to the Strip use flat zone fares set by the Nevada Taxicab Authority:
| Zone | Area of the Strip | Flat fare |
|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | South Strip, Sunset Road to Tropicana Avenue (Mandalay Bay, Luxor, Excalibur, MGM Grand area) | $22.25 |
| Zone 2 | Center Strip, Tropicana to Flamingo Road (Aria, Cosmopolitan, Bellagio, Paris, Caesars area) | $26.25 |
| Zone 3 | North Strip, Flamingo Road to the Strat (LINQ, Venetian, Wynn, Resorts World, Fontainebleau area) | $30.25 |
On top of that, expect a $2.40 airport pickup fee, a $3 fee if you pay by card, a fuel surcharge of $1 to $3, 3% tax and a tip. Rides off the Strip, such as downtown, Henderson or Summerlin, go by the meter: $5.50 to start, then about $2.96 a mile.
Driver tip: say “flat rate to my zone” when you get in. The flat rate is the most you should pay to a Strip hotel.
Option 2: Uber or Lyft
Rideshare pickup is inside the parking garages, not at the arrivals curb:
- Terminal 1 (Southwest, Spirit, Allegiant, Frontier and more): parking garage, Level 2
- Terminal 3 (most international and some domestic flights): parking garage, Valet Level
Follow the “Ride Share” signs from baggage claim. Order the ride once you have your bags so your driver isn’t stuck circling. A ride to the Strip is often in the $20 to $35 range at normal times, and more during late-night, big-event and Sunday surges. Check both apps; prices can differ by $10 or more.
Traveling with a group or a lot of luggage? Uber Black and Lyft Black send a large luxury car or SUV. That’s the service I drive, and it’s often worth it when four people would otherwise split two regular cars.
Option 3: RTC Bus
Route 108 (Paradise) and the Red Line stop at Terminal 1, Level Zero. Go down from baggage claim, cross the crosswalk and turn right to the covered stop. From Terminal 3, take the free shuttle to Terminal 1 first. Passes start around $6 for two hours or $8 for 24 hours. Most Strip hotels require a transfer to the Deuce on Las Vegas Boulevard, so plan on 30 to 60 minutes.
Option 4: Shuttles and Private Cars
Shared shuttle vans run about $15 to $20 per person but stop at several hotels, so the trip can take up to an hour. Pre-booked private town cars and limos usually start around $60.
Which One Should You Pick?
- Solo or two people going to the Strip: compare Uber and Lyft with the taxi flat rate; it’s usually close.
- Three or more with bags: a taxi or a Black car often beats two separate rideshares.
- Lowest cost and no hurry: the bus.
- Race weeks and holidays: expect surges and long taxi lines. Lines move faster at Terminal 3.
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Sources
- Nevada Taxicab Authority: Approximate fare information (updated Sept. 2026)
- Harry Reid Airport: Taxi & rideshare
- Harry Reid Airport: Public bus
- The Better Vacation: Las Vegas Airport to the Strip (2026)
Fares change; the taxi zone fares are minimum estimates from the Nevada Taxicab Authority. Rideshare prices are typical ranges, not quotes. Photos via Wikimedia Commons under the licenses shown.
