Comparison · Las Vegas vs Miami · United States
Las Vegas vs Miami
Two great trips, different strengths. Here is how they compare on the things that decide it.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Eric Kilby, CC BY-SA 2.0
Quick answer
Choose Las Vegas for The Strip and Casinos; choose Miami for South Beach, Art Deco architecture, beaches and a milder winter. Day-to-day costs are similar, and the two are about 3,505 km apart.
Key facts
- Distance apart
- 3,505 km
- Less expensive
- About the same
- Best time for Las Vegas
- March–May and October–November
- Best time for Miami
- December–April
Side by side
| Las Vegas | Miami | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Known for | The Strip, Casinos and Shows and residencies | South Beach, Art Deco architecture and Cuban food |
| Best time to visit | March–May and October–November | December–April |
| Ideal stay | 4 days | 5 days |
| Mid-range budget per day | $200–$400 | $230–$400 |
| Cost level | Moderately priced | Expensive |
| Warmest month | July, 40°C (104°F) | July, 32°C (90°F) |
| Coldest month | January, 14°C (57°F) | January, 24°C (75°F) |
| Free sights in our guide | 7 | 7 |
| Day trips in our guide | 7 | 6 |
| Beaches | — | South Beach |
| Airports | LAS | MIA, FLL |
Which one is right for you?
Choose Las Vegas for…
The Strip and Casinos. Las Vegas packs giant themed resorts, casinos, shows and restaurants along the 6.8 km Las Vegas Strip, with the older Downtown and Fremont Street a short bus ride north. Beyond the gaming floors, visitors come for Cirque du Soleil and concert residencies…
Choose Miami for…
South Beach, Art Deco architecture, beaches and a milder winter. Miami pairs a long barrier-island beach, Miami Beach, with a mainland city of Cuban cafés, glass towers and street art. South Beach's Art Deco District and Ocean Drive face the Atlantic; across Biscayne Bay, Little Havana, Wynwood, Brickell and Coconut Grove…
Top sights compared
| # | Las Vegas | Miami |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Las Vegas Strip | South Beach |
| 2 | Fountains of Bellagio | Art Deco Historic District |
| 3 | Bellagio Conservatory and Botanical Gardens | Wynwood Walls |
| 4 | Sphere | Vizcaya Museum and Gardens |
| 5 | Fremont Street Experience | Little Havana and Calle Ocho |
Food compared
| Las Vegas | Miami |
|---|---|
| Resort buffet | Cuban sandwich |
| Shrimp cocktail | Cafecito and colada |
| Steakhouse dinner | Croquetas |
| Chinatown pho, hot pot and dim sum | Pastelitos |
Which is cheaper?
Las Vegas and Miami cost about the same: a mid-range day is roughly $200–$400 in Las Vegas and $230–$400 in Miami (AMZBooking estimates, excluding flights). Las Vegas on a budget.
Can you visit both?
They are about 3,505 km apart, so combining them means a flight. With 10 days or more it works; otherwise pick one.
Questions travellers ask
+Is Las Vegas or Miami cheaper?
Neither is clearly cheaper: a mid-range day costs about $200–$400 in Las Vegas and $230–$400 in Miami (estimates).
+Is Las Vegas or Miami better for a first trip?
Pick Las Vegas for The Strip and Casinos, or Miami for South Beach, Art Deco architecture, beaches and a milder winter.
+How far is Las Vegas from Miami?
About 3,505 km in a straight line.