Comparison · Las Vegas vs Sedona · United States
Las Vegas vs Sedona
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, Casinos, lower day-to-day costs and nightlife; choose Sedona for Red rock buttes and Hiking. Las Vegas is generally less expensive, and the two are about 338 km apart.
Key facts
- Distance apart
- 338 km
- Less expensive
- Las Vegas
- Best time for Las Vegas
- March–May and October–November
- Best time for Sedona
- March–May and September–November
Side by side
| Las Vegas | Sedona | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Known for | The Strip, Casinos and Shows and residencies | Red rock buttes, Hiking and Cathedral Rock |
| Best time to visit | March–May and October–November | March–May and September–November |
| Ideal stay | 4 days | 3 days |
| Mid-range budget per day | $200–$400 | $260–$450 |
| Cost level | Moderately priced | Expensive |
| Warmest month | July, 40°C (104°F) | July, 36°C (97°F) |
| Coldest month | January, 14°C (57°F) | December, 13°C (55°F) |
| Free sights in our guide | 7 | 6 |
| Day trips in our guide | 7 | 6 |
| Beaches | — | — |
| Airports | LAS | PHX, FLG |
Which one is right for you?
Choose Las Vegas for…
The Strip, Casinos, lower day-to-day costs and nightlife. 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 Sedona for…
Red rock buttes and Hiking. Sedona is a small town of about 10,000 people at roughly 1,300 metres, surrounded by towering red sandstone buttes such as Cathedral Rock, Bell Rock and Courthouse Butte in the Coconino National Forest. Most visits revolve around hiking, jeep tours and…
Top sights compared
| # | Las Vegas | Sedona |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Las Vegas Strip | Cathedral Rock |
| 2 | Fountains of Bellagio | Bell Rock and Courthouse Butte |
| 3 | Bellagio Conservatory and Botanical Gardens | Chapel of the Holy Cross |
| 4 | Sphere | Devil's Bridge |
| 5 | Fremont Street Experience | Red Rock State Park |
Food compared
| Las Vegas | Sedona |
|---|---|
| Resort buffet | Prickly pear margarita |
| Shrimp cocktail | Navajo taco |
| Steakhouse dinner | Elote |
| Chinatown pho, hot pot and dim sum | Green chile |
Which is cheaper?
Las Vegas is usually the less expensive of the two: a mid-range day costs about $200–$400 per person there, against $260–$450 in Sedona (AMZBooking estimates, excluding flights). Las Vegas on a budget.
Can you visit both?
Yes. Las Vegas and Sedona are about 338 km apart, so they combine well in one trip: allow 4 days in Las Vegas and 3 in Sedona.
Questions travellers ask
+Is Las Vegas or Sedona cheaper?
Las Vegas is usually less expensive: about $200–$400 a day mid-range against $260–$450 (estimates).
+Is Las Vegas or Sedona better for a first trip?
Pick Las Vegas for The Strip, Casinos, lower day-to-day costs and nightlife, or Sedona for Red rock buttes and Hiking.
+How far is Las Vegas from Sedona?
About 338 km in a straight line.