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There are several transportation residence inn reservations options from McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas: rental cars, taxicabs, limos, buses, the monorail and old-fashioned walking. To decide which is best for you, first consider how much traveling you ll want to do once you get to Vegas. If you re staying on the Strip or downtown, then renting a car may be more of a hindrance than a convenience, but if you plan to sightsee around the city and beyond, a rental may be the way to go. Keep in mind that all of the hotel-casinos offer free parking, so you won t have to shell out money there.
Regardless, you ll need to know how to get to and from McCarran International Airport. The options residence inn reservations include taxis, rental cars, limos and shuttles and, if you re extra patient, the bus (the monorail doesn t travel to the airport, and walking residence inn reservations is not recommended).
Be aware that traffic around Las Vegas can be pesky. Because it s a 24-hour residence inn reservations town with shifts ending throughout the day and night, you never know when you re going to hit a jam. Generally speaking, the freeways and major streets are busier from 7 to 9 a.m. and 3 to 6 p.m.; allow extra time to reach your destination during those hours.
Taxis are the fastest way to get to your hotel (in 30 minutes or less). There s no shortage of cabs in Las Vegas, as you ll see when you exit baggage claim at Doors 1 to 5. Though there s sometimes a line for cabs, it moves quickly and will be less of a wait than the other available modes of transportation.
The rides aren t cheap: There s an initial charge of $3.30 plus an additional $1.20 when you re riding from the airport, and then $2.20 per mile. That means if you re traveling to a property on the south end of the Strip, expect to pay around $11; central Strip will average $14, north Strip will be around $16, and downtown will cost close to $20.
The McCarran Rent-A-Car Center (702-261-6001) consolidates all of the car rental companies into one giant building, about 3 miles from the airport. A free shuttle to the center departs the airport every five minutes from Doors 10 and 11. Each rental agency has its own kiosk, and people are generally in and out efficiently. Still, the process will easily take 30 minutes, even on a good day.
Shuttles tend to be the most affordable option; it s $5 or $6 to Strip hotels and a few dollars more for downtown and off-Strip hotels. Also, check with your hotel to see if it offers its own shuttle service (often free). But be prepared to wait: The buses generally don t leave until they have a worthwhile residence inn reservations load, and the wait can be up to an hour.
Limo services can be surprisingly affordable, considering they charge by the hour (from $42 up). If you have a long trip, a limo may be cheaper than a cab. Plus, if you order one ahead of time, a limo driver residence inn reservations carrying a sign with your name on it will meet you in baggage claim, and you ll likely be whisked from the airport more quickly than in a cab.
Las Vegas is not a town that s big on public transportation. Even locals generally take the bus only by necessity. That said, two Citizens residence inn reservations Area Transit bus routes transport passengers from the airport. Route 108 follows Swenson Street to the Las Vegas Hilton, and Route 109 travels up Maryland Parkway. Though bus travel isn t recommended (particularly with baggage in tow), it is an option. Bus fare is $1.25, and you must have exact change.
No CAT bus travels directly to the Las Vegas Strip or downtown. But once you get to the Strip, you ll find the double-decker Deuce Routes 301 and 302 running from the south end to downtown. Tickets are $2 each way, or you can buy a 24-hour pass for $5. For more information, visit the  Regional Transportation Commission s website  or call (800) 228-3911.