How To Get a Las Vegas Taxi

 

Of course, a Las Vegas taxi is another way to get around. Be sure you have enough cash for the fare because Las Vegas taxi drivers will not accept credit cards. The base fare is $2.20 per mile but you should know that there is an initial charge of $3.30 when the meter starts to run. If you are starting your trip from the airport, expect an additional charge of $1.80. The meter is a funny thing. If it detects that the cab is going slower than a certain speed then it will charge .20 every 32 seconds. So your fare will continue to go up even when the cab isn't moving.

 

By law, each cab can only take 5 people, including infants and children. If members of your group exceed 5 you'll have to split up. For newcomers to Las Vegas, you may want to find out how much it will cost to get to your destination before you get into a Las Vegas taxi. It's a common thing for shady cab drivers to take the I-215 tunnel from the McCarran Airport claiming that this is the shortest way to your hotel. Not true. This tunnel is not the shortest way to get anywhere on the strip and all this trip will do is add more money to your fare. Trust me on this. I was unaware of this scam on my first trip to Las Vegas, so it took 30 minutes to get to my hotel, which was less than 10 minutes away. I remained unaware until my trip back to the airport, which took about 10 minutes. Need I say more?

 

It is against the law for taxis to pick passengers up by the wayside. If you are on the strip and you need a taxi, go to the nearest casino. There is usually a spot where taxicabs line up to pick up waiting passengers. It is a very orderly process, done on a first-come first-served basis, and there is usually someone there to help things along.

 

You will have to wear a seat belt while in the cab. A car seat is not required for your infant if none is available, but if you have one with you then you will need to use it. (read more about the exception to the law below)

 

There are 16 registered taxicab companies in Las Vegas. The taxicabs for each company have unique color combinations and numbers.

 

With all this said, here is a list of the registered Las Vegas taxi companies.

 

For complaints regarding taxicabs in Clark County, please contact the Taxicab Authority at http://taxi.state.nv.us/ or Phone: (702) 486-6532.

 

Lost & Found

Taxicab Authority
1785 E. Sahara Avenue, Suite 200
Las Vegas, NV 89104
(702) 668-4000
FAX: (702) 668-4001

Web site: http://taxi.state.nv.us/

 

State of Nevada Child Car Seat Law

 

The Nevada child car seat law NRS 484.474 Effective on June 1, 2004. Has the following summarized provisions: (Read about the complete law here.)

 

NRS 484.474
Child less than 6 years of age and weighing 60 pounds or less to be secured in child restraint system while being transported in motor vehicle; requirements for system; penalties; exceptions. [Effective June 1, 2004.]

 

1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 5, any person who is transporting a child who is less than 6 years of age and who weighs 60 pounds or less in a motor vehicle operated in this state which is equipped to carry passengers shall secure the child in a child restraint system which:

(a) Has been approved by the United States Department of Transportation in accordance with the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards set forth in 49 C.F.R. Part 571;

 

(b) Is appropriate for the size and weight of the child; and

 

(c) Is installed within and attached safely and securely to the motor vehicle:

 

The provisions of subsections above do not apply:

 

(a) To a driver or passenger who possesses a written statement by a physician certifying that he is unable to wear a safety belt for medical or physical reasons;

(b) If the vehicle is not required by federal law to be equipped with safety belts;

(c) To an employee of the United States Postal Service while delivering mail in the rural areas of this state;

(d) If the vehicle is stopping frequently, the speed of that vehicle does not exceed 15 miles per hour between stops and the driver or passenger is frequently leaving the vehicle or delivering property from the vehicle; or

(e) To a passenger riding in a means of public transportation, including a taxi, school bus or emergency vehicle.

 

Read about the complete law here.

 

 

 

Other ways to Get Around

 

Taking a walk on the Strip

Take a walk to get a closer look at everything on the Strip.

 

How to Get a Free Shuttle Ride

Hotels in Las Vegas often provide free transportation. If you know what attractions are close to these casinos, you can use the free shuttles to your advantage.

 

Where to rent a car

Find out where to rent a car from the start so you can see the rest of Las Vegas.

 

How to hop on the CAT (Citizen Area Transit)

Hop on the Deuce, one of the CAT (Citizen Area Transit) buses run by the Las Vegas Public Transportation System.

 

How to take a trolley

Do the tourist thing and take a trolley.

 

How to ride the monorail system

Try the superfast Las Vegas monorail system and cover the 4-mile Strip in 15 minutes.

 

 

Las Vegas Transportation Maps - Downloadables

 

Download Las Vegas Deuce Route Map

 

Download Las Vegas Trolley Map

 

Download Las Vegas Monorail Map

 

View Las Vegas Strip Map

 

View Las Vegas Monorail Map