How many days · Las Vegas · United States
How many days do you need in Las Vegas?
A straight answer, then what each trip length really gets you.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Jean-Christophe BENOIST, CC BY 3.0
Quick answer
4 days is the sweet spot for Las Vegas, and 2 days is the minimum to see the main sights. Two or three nights cover the Strip, a show, Fremont Street and Red Rock Canyon. Four or five days adds Hoover Dam and a Grand Canyon or Zion day trip, plus time at the pool.
Key facts
- Ideal
- 4 days
- Minimum
- 2 days
- Day trips available
- 7
- Daylight
- 9.7 h (Dec) to 14.6 h (Jun)
What each trip length gets you
| Trip | Pace | What you can see |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day | Rushed | The Las Vegas Strip, Fountains of Bellagio, Sphere and Fremont Street Experience |
| 2 days | Good | Fremont Street Experience, Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign and Cirque du Soleil's O |
| 3 days | Good | Bellagio Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Neon Museum and High Roller |
| 5 days | Relaxed | The highlights plus a day trip to Hoover Dam and Lake Mead |
| 7 days | Plenty | A slow trip with day trips such as Hoover Dam and Lake Mead and Valley of Fire State Park |
How long the top sights take
The 12 best-known sights in Las Vegas add up to roughly 18–22 hours of visiting time — about 3 days at seven sightseeing hours a day, before travel between them and meals. The biggest time commitments are The Las Vegas Strip (Half a day), Red Rock Canyon (Half a day) and Fremont Street Experience (2–3 hours).
| Sight | Time needed | Area |
|---|---|---|
| The Las Vegas Strip | Half a day | The Strip |
| Fountains of Bellagio | 30 minutes | Center Strip |
| Sphere | 2 hours | Center Strip |
| Fremont Street Experience | 2–3 hours | Downtown |
| Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign | 30 minutes | South Strip |
| Cirque du Soleil's O | 1.5 hours | Center Strip |
| Bellagio Conservatory and Botanical Gardens | 30 minutes | Center Strip |
| Neon Museum | 1 hour | Downtown |
| High Roller | 45 minutes | Center Strip |
| The Venetian and the Grand Canal Shoppes | 1 hour | Center Strip |
| Mob Museum | 2–3 hours | Downtown |
| Red Rock Canyon | Half a day | Red Rock Canyon |
By type of trip
| Trip | Days | Why |
|---|---|---|
| First visit | 4 days | The main sights at a comfortable pace |
| Short break / repeat visit | 2 days | Focus on The Las Vegas Strip and Fountains of Bellagio |
| With children | 5 days | Slower days and time for Fountains of Bellagio |
| With day trips | 6 days | Add Hoover Dam and Lake Mead and Valley of Fire State Park |
Daylight changes the maths
Sightseeing days are much shorter in December (about 9.7 hours of daylight) than in June (about 14.6 hours). In winter, allow an extra day or plan museum-heavy afternoons.
Ready-made itineraries
Combining Las Vegas with other destinations
| Destination | Distance | Suggested stay |
|---|---|---|
| Sedona | About 338 km | 3 days |
| Los Angeles | About 368 km | 6 days |
| Phoenix | About 412 km | 4 days |
Questions travellers ask
+Is 2 days enough in Las Vegas?
It covers the main sights at a brisk pace; 4 days is more comfortable. Two or three nights cover the Strip, a show, Fremont Street and Red Rock Canyon. Four or five days adds Hoover Dam and a Grand Canyon or Zion day trip, plus time at the pool.
+Is a week too long in Las Vegas?
No — a week leaves time for day trips such as Hoover Dam and Lake Mead and Valley of Fire State Park.