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LAS VEGAS, THE CITY THAT NEVER SLEEPS
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Terminals
The McCarran International Airport displays 110 gates split between two terminals. Each terminal has its parking, ticketing/check-in counter, luggage retrieveal, shopping and restaurant areas. The terminals are not connected so you should check which airline is served in which prior to leaving your hotel or instructing your pick-up agent.
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Terminal 1, Domestic Airlines Allegiant |
Terminal 3, International Airlines Aeromexico |
Taxis from the Airport to your hotel:
A dozen taxi companies operate from the airport to your Las Vegas hotel. The Nevada Taxicab Authority is a Nevada State agency that issues licenses, fixes fare rates and receives commuter complaints.
Most taxis accept credit cards upon prior notification.
There is an additional 2$ charge when taking a taxi at the airport.
Standard taxis accept a maximum of 5 passengers, 7 and 9 for minivan taxis.
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Taxicabs also has a booth at the McCarran Rent-A-Car Center.
Taxi Service Providers and contact number:
- A Cab 1.702.369.5686
- ANLV/Ace/Union/Vegas-Western/Virgin Valley 1.702.888.4888
- Checker/Yellow/Star 1.702.873.2000
- Deluxe Taxicab Service 1.702.568.7700
- Desert Cab Company 1.702.386.9102
- Lucky Cab Company 1.702.477.7555
- Nellis Cab Company 1.702.248.1111
- Western Cab Company 1.702.736.8000
- Whittlesea/Henderson 1.702.384.6111
Limousine to your Hotel
High rollers heading for a luxury Las Vegas hotel, you may want to be driven in a limousine. Sedans, stretch limousines, and SUVs are available to start your high-end journey with the comfort of presidents and kings.
You may ask your hotel to arrange a limousine with driver for you or you can contact the following:
Limousine Service Providers with phone numbers:
- Bell Trans www.bell-trans.com
800.274.RIDE (1. 800.274.7433)
702.385.LIMO (1. 702.385.5466) - Las Vegas Limousines www.lasvegaslimo.com
702.888.4848
3. ODS www.odslimo.com
702.789.3098
Shuttles to your hotel in Las Vegas City Center
Van and bus shuttles are a cheaper option from the airport to most major hotels and resorts in and around Las Vegas.
Terminal 1
Bus shuttles depart from the west side of the luggage claim area, outsideexits 7 to 13.
Terminal 3
Bus shuttles are located outside of Level Zero on the west end of the terminal for domestic flight arrivals and on the east side of the building for international arrivals.
Shuttle Service Providers with contact information:
- Airline Shuttle www.bestairlineshuttle.com
702.444.1234 - Bell Trans www.bell-trans.com
800.274.RIDE (1. 800.274.7433)
702.385.LIMO (1. 702.385.5466) - Showtime www.showtimetourslv.com
702.895.9976 - SuperShuttle www.shuttlelasvegas.com
800.BLUE VAN (1. 800.258.3826)
Inter-terminal Shuttle
Free shuttle service is available between Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 and runs every 15 minutes.
At Terminal 1, the shuttle bus stop is located on Level Zero. From baggage claim, take the elevator to the ground floor and exit the terminal to follow the pedestrian cross-walk to the shuttle stop at the covered parking area.
At Terminal 3, the shuttle bus are located on at the ground floor right at the center of the arch.
Inter-City Shuttle Services
Private Service Providers with Contact Information:
- Aloha Airport Express www.azaloha.com
Destinations: Searchlight, Laughlin, Bullhead City, Fort Mohave, Lake Havasu City
1.928.854.5253 - Commuter Services
Destinations: Lake Havasu City, Laughlin, and Amtrak (Kingman, AZ)
1. 928.680.7433 - Havasu Vegas Express www.havasuvegasexpress.com
Destinations: Door-to-door service to Lake Havasu City and pick up and drop off at a specific location in Needles
1.800.459.4884 - Integrity Shuttle Destinations: Pahrump
1.775.751.1111 - St. George Shuttle www.stgshuttle.com
Destinations: St. George
1. 800.933.8320 - Tri State Shuttle www.tristateairportshuttle.com
Destinations: Laughlin, Bullhead City, Kingman
1. 928.704.9000
Rent a car to drive to your hotel or for your whole stay in Las Vegas
The McCarran car rental services are located at 7135 Gilespie Street, just three miles from the airport with easy free-way access to Interstates 15 and 215 and the Las Vegas Strip. The Center is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Terminal 1
From Baggage Claim, follow signs to Ground Transportation on Level 1. Proceed to the Rental Car Shuttle located between doors 10 and 11.
Terminal 3
Follow signs to Ground Transportation from Baggage Claim on the ground floor. Proceed to the Rental Car Shuttle located the western doors 51-54 and Eastern doors 55-58.
Rental Car Companies
- Advantage
1.800.777.9377 - Alamo
1.800.GOALAMO (1.800.462.5266) - AVIS
1.800.331.1212 - Budget
1.800.922.2899 - Dollar
1.800.800.4000 - E-Z Rent-A-Car
1.800.277.5171 - Enterprise
1.800.RENTACAR (1.800.736.7222) - Firefly
1.888.296.9135 - Hertz
1.800.654.3131 - National
1.800.CAR.RENT (1.800.227.7368) - Payless
1.800.729.5377 - Thrifty
1.800.367.2277 - Zipcar
1.866.4ZIPCAR (1.866.494.7227)
Public Bus Transportation to your Casino Hotel
The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) provides bus service to and from McCarran International Airportto every hotel and resort area in Las Vegas.
Terminal 1 is served by Route 108 - Paradise, Route 109 - Maryland Parkway and the Westcliff Airport Express (WAX) route.
The bus stop at Terminal 1 is located on Level Zero. From baggage claim, take the elevator or escalator down one level. Exit the terminal building and proceed across the pedestrian crosswalk. Veer right to the covered RTC bus stop.
The RTC Paratransit service is available by reservation at Terminal 1 for eligible Paratransit clients. The RTC Paratransit Shuttle service is available by reservation at Terminal 1. The shuttle stop at Terminal 1 is just outside the doors on Level Zero. To make a reservation visit the RTC web site or call: 702.228.4800 / TDD 702.676.1834.
Terminal 3 is served by the Westcliff Airport Express (WAX) and Centennial Express (CX) routes.
The RTC bus stop at Terminal 3 is located on the west end of Level Zero. From Baggage Claim, follow signs to Ground Transportation, exiting the terminal from doors 51-58. Once outside of the building, turn left and follow the orange signs for Public Transportation. At the end of the building, turn left and proceed ahead to the RTC bus stop.
The RTC Paratransit service is available by reservation at Terminal 3 for eligible Paratransit clients. The RTC Paratransit Shuttle service is available by reservation at Terminal 3. The Paratransit Shuttle stop at Terminal 3 is located on Level Zero, outside door exit 55. To make a reservation visit the RTC web site or call: 702.228.4800 / TDD 702.676.1834.
Airport Information & Assistance
For paging, general information, flight information, or parking information, call 702.261.5211.
Permanent assistance while at McCarran is provided by the passenger Service Representatives available at the information booths, easy to spot if you just look for a McCarran airport logo and the agents are easily identifiable with their maroon jackets.
GPS Codes
Here are the GPS code for the McCarran Airport: 36.0800° N, 115.1522° W