With over 40 million guests visiting Las Vegas each year, McCarran International Airport (LAS) is always busy. If you'd rather be busy seeing the attractions without wasting time standing in long lines, plan ahead. Before you leave home, make reservations for a car rental, and purchase show tickets to get better advance prices. With so many local attractions waiting to be explored, renting a car gives you the freedom to make your own plans while in Sin City.

Key Facts

With Los Angeles less than 4 hours away on I-15, Las Vegas is a popular destination for Southern Californians, and many stop there en route to northern destinations. Veering north towards Salt Lake City, I-15 cuts through Vegas, intersecting with I-95, close to downtown.

Las Vegas has a rich legacy beyond the gambling industry. If you are a history buff, check out the Clark County Museum, just off Boulder Highway. The museum exhibits depict the way of life in the desert 100 years ago, and also include the history of silver mining, as well as a deserted ghost town.

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Traveling from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Las Vegas on a direct flight takes 2-3 hours. Covering two time zones, the route from the Texas plains to the Mojave Desert is more than 1200 miles.