StayAreasSouth Strip or Center Strip: where should you stay in Las Vegas?
- South Strip is cheaper: a mid-range double costs about $170 a night, against $230 in Center Strip.
- Center Strip is closer to 5 of the 12 big sights we timed; South Strip wins on 3.
- South Strip has an easier time with kids.
- From Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), South Strip is quicker: 36 min against 39 min.
South StripMega-resorts, arenas & the airportPick South Strip if
- Families
- Concert and sports fans
- Budget travellers
Center StripBellagio, Caesars & the heart of the StripPick Center Strip if
- First-time visitors
- Nightlife lovers
- Food and show lovers
South Strip vs Center Strip, side by side
The better one in each row is in green| What | South Strip | Center Strip |
|---|---|---|
| What a night costs · typical double outside peak events, Oct 2026 | ||
| Budget double | $80 (better) | $110 |
| Mid-range double | $170 (better) | $230 |
| Luxury double | $350 (better) | $500 |
| Door to door · public transport or on foot, weekday morning | ||
| To Center Strip | 15 min | 5 min (better) |
| Caesars Palace | 34 min walk | 12 min walk (better) |
| High Roller | 38 min walk | 16 min walk (better) |
| Welcome to Las Vegas sign | 17 min (better) | 31 min |
| T-Mobile Arena | 17 min walk (better) | 27 min |
| Paris Eiffel Tower | 30 min walk | 17 min walk (better) |
| Fountains of Bellagio | 26 min walk | 18 min walk (better) |
| Arriving · weekday afternoon | ||
| From Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) | 36 min (better) | 39 min |
| What it's like · our ratings | ||
| Sights on foot | Good | Excellent (better) |
| Nightlife | Very good | Excellent (better) |
| Quiet at night | Limited (better) | Poor |
| Food | Very good | Excellent (better) |
| Families | Very good (better) | Limited |
| Transport | Good | Very good (better) |
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South Strip or Center Strip: questions
Is South Strip or Center Strip better to stay in?
South Strip is cheaper: a mid-range double costs about $170 a night, against $230 in Center Strip. Center Strip is closer to 5 of the 12 big sights we timed; South Strip wins on 3. South Strip has an easier time with kids. From Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), South Strip is quicker: 36 min against 39 min. South Strip suits families and concert and sports fans; Center Strip suits first-time visitors and nightlife lovers.
Which is cheaper, South Strip or Center Strip?
Typical doubles in South Strip: $80 budget, $170 mid-range, $350 luxury. In Center Strip: $110, $230 and $500. Rates outside peak events, updated Oct 2026.
Which is closer to the sights, South Strip or Center Strip?
Door to door: Caesars Palace is 34 min walk from South Strip and 12 min walk from Center Strip; High Roller is 38 min walk from South Strip and 16 min walk from Center Strip; Welcome to Las Vegas sign is 17 min from South Strip and 31 min from Center Strip; T-Mobile Arena is 17 min walk from South Strip and 27 min from Center Strip.
How far is Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) from South Strip and Center Strip?
36 min to South Strip and 39 min to Center Strip, door to door by public transport.