Fremont Street Experience parking sign in Downtown Las Vegas

Parking prices in Las Vegas vary widely by casino, day of the week, hotel-guest status, Nevada residency, loyalty status, and special-event schedules. This guide compares the most useful regular parking policies for the Las Vegas Strip, Downtown, the Arts District, local casinos, and major event venues.

Before you park: Special-event rates can override normal prices, especially near Allegiant Stadium, T-Mobile Arena, Sphere, the Las Vegas Festival Grounds, and major Strip events. Always check the garage entrance sign before taking a ticket.

Resort fees are separate from parking charges. See the Las Vegas Resort Fees Guide when comparing the full cost of a hotel stay.

Best Parking Benefits for Nevada Locals

  • MGM Resorts: Up to 3 hours of complimentary self-parking with a valid Nevada driver’s license, except during certain special events.
  • The Venetian & The Palazzo: First 3 hours free with a valid Nevada driver’s license when event pricing is not in effect.
  • Fontainebleau Las Vegas: Complimentary self-parking for Nevada residents, subject to event restrictions.
  • Resorts World Las Vegas: Complimentary self-parking for vehicles with Nevada plates.
  • Las Vegas Arts District: Free parking from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday in participating street spaces and the new Arts District parking garage.
  • Many off-Strip casinos: Complimentary self-parking remains common under regular parking policies.
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Las Vegas Strip Casinos With Free Parking

Completely free Strip parking is less common than it once was, but a few properties still offer complimentary parking under their regular policies.

SAHARA Las Vegas

Treasure Island

Circus Circus Las Vegas


MGM Resorts Parking Fees

MGM uses a largely standardized parking policy at Bellagio, ARIA, Vdara, The Cosmopolitan, MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay, W Las Vegas, Park MGM, The Reserve at Park MGM, New York-New York, Luxor, and Excalibur.

Parking Type Regular Base Policy
Self-Parking Monday–Thursday $20 for over 0–24 hours.
Self-Parking Friday–Sunday $25 for over 0–24 hours.
Registered Hotel Guests $20 per 24-hour period with in-and-out privileges.
Valet $40 per 24 hours under the regular base policy.
Nevada Residents Up to 3 hours of complimentary self-parking with a valid Nevada driver’s license, except during certain special events.
MGM Rewards Pearl, Gold, Platinum, and NOIR receive complimentary self-parking. Gold, Platinum, and NOIR receive complimentary valet. Eligible MGM Rewards Credit Card holders also receive complimentary self-parking.

Important: Do not assume the first hour is free for the general public. MGM’s current published base rates begin with the over 0–24-hour parking period. Nevada residents retain the separate three-hour benefit when eligible.

The Signature at MGM Grand

The Signature is a valet-only property. Registered Signature guests receive complimentary valet parking for one vehicle per reservation, subject to availability. The normal MGM self-parking schedule does not apply.

Special events: Stadium events, holidays, Formula 1, and other high-demand periods can override MGM’s regular rates or Nevada-resident parking benefits.


Caesars Entertainment Parking Fees

Caesars parking rates vary by property. The regular published rate also may change during major events, weekends, holidays, and other high-demand periods.

Property Hotel Guest Self-Parking Public Self-Parking Valet
Caesars Palace / Nobu Hotel $20/day $25/day $50/day
The Vanderpump Hotel $20 Mon–Wed; $25 Thu–Sun $20 Mon–Wed; $25 Thu–Sun About $40/day under the currently published schedule
Paris Las Vegas $20 Mon–Wed; $25 Thu–Sun $20 Mon–Wed; $25 Thu–Sun $40/day; event pricing may apply
Horseshoe Las Vegas $20 Mon–Wed; $25 Thu–Sun $20 Mon–Wed; $25 Thu–Sun $40/day; event pricing may apply
Flamingo Las Vegas $20/day $20 Mon–Wed; $25 Thu–Sun $40/day
Harrah’s Las Vegas $20/day $20 Mon–Wed; $25 Thu–Sun $40/day
The LINQ $20/day $20 Mon–Wed; $25 Thu–Sun $40/day
Planet Hollywood / Miracle Mile Shops $20/day Rates vary by duration and day; confirm posted garage pricing. $40/day; event pricing may apply

Caesars Rewards: Higher Caesars Rewards tiers may receive complimentary parking benefits. Because tier names, qualification rules, and participating-property policies can change, confirm your current benefit in your Caesars Rewards account before arrival.

Nevada residents: Caesars periodically runs locals parking promotions, but these should not be treated as a permanent valley-wide benefit. Confirm the current local parking offer before relying on free parking.


Other Strip and Near-Strip Parking

Wynn Las Vegas & Encore

The Venetian & The Palazzo

Resorts World Las Vegas

Fontainebleau Las Vegas

OYO Hotel & Casino

The STRAT Hotel, Casino & Tower

Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas

Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas

Polo Towers

Westgate Las Vegas

Westgate parking can vary with events, promotions, and player benefits. Check the posted rate before entering rather than relying on a static price.


Off-Strip and Local Casinos With Free Parking

Free parking remains much more common away from the Strip. The following casinos generally offer complimentary self-parking under their regular policies:

Event exception: Free-parking properties can still change traffic patterns, restrict lots, or introduce event parking during major concerts, festivals, tournaments, or other unusually busy dates.


Downtown Las Vegas Parking

Downtown parking uses a mixture of casino garages, validation programs, municipal parking, and private public garages. Validation can make a substantial difference, so ask before paying the posted visitor rate.

Property / Garage Regular Parking Notes
Binion’s $4 first hour; rates increase by duration Hotel-guest and validation rates may apply.
Four Queens $5 first hour; rates increase by duration Hotel-guest rate, validation, free valet, and event pricing may apply.
Downtown Grand Hourly/day rates; weekends generally higher Hotel guests receive complimentary self-parking; validation is available.
Circa / Garage Mahal $25/day self-parking Valet $20/day under the regular published policy. Event pricing may apply.
Golden Nugget Hotel guests generally receive parking benefits; public rates vary by day Weekend visitor pricing can be substantially higher than weekday rates.
Plaza Hotel & Casino Hotel guests receive parking benefits; public parking is paid Weekend and special-event rates may be higher.
Golden Gate Hotel guests receive free self-parking and valet Visitor rates vary; check the posted rate.
The D Hotel guests receive free self-parking and valet Visitor pricing varies.
El Cortez Hotel-guest parking benefits apply Use posted garage rates for non-hotel parking.
Fremont Street Experience Garage Hourly parking with a daily maximum Event rates can apply. Entrance is near 4th Street and Carson Avenue.

If you are visiting Fremont Street only for a few hours, restaurant or casino validation may be more valuable than selecting a garage based only on its published daily maximum.


Las Vegas Arts District Parking

The 18b Las Vegas Arts District now has a major new public parking option. A five-story city parking garage opened September 29, 2026, near Casino Center Boulevard and Utah Avenue, adding more than 500 parking spaces to the neighborhood.

Arts District Parking Garage

The garage also includes about 10,000 square feet of retail space and a five-story mural by Las Vegas artist Victoria Hart.

Free Lunch Parking: Monday–Friday

Free Arts District Lunch Parking

Parking is free from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday in the Arts District’s designated free-lunch parking area, including the new Arts District Parking Garage.

The lunch parking program is designed to make it easier to visit Arts District restaurants, shops, galleries, and other local businesses during the weekday lunch period.

For participating on-street spaces, meters indicate when no payment is required during the free period. Drivers staying beyond 2 p.m. should follow the posted meter or garage instructions for additional paid time.

Free On-Street Parking North of Charleston Boulevard

Areas north of Charleston Boulevard that had been considered for future paid street parking will remain free through the completion of the Charleston Boulevard Storm Drain Project, currently estimated for January 1, 2028.

The city also canceled previously proposed changes that would have extended paid Arts District parking hours until midnight.

Tip: If you are visiting the Arts District for weekday lunch, arrive between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. and use either an eligible on-street space or the new garage to take advantage of the free parking period.


Event Venue and Attraction Parking

Parking at major Las Vegas venues is often event-specific. Advance parking is especially useful for stadium, arena, and convention events.

T-Mobile Arena

Parking for Golden Knights games, concerts, and other events is event-specific. Reserved parking is commonly sold in nearby MGM garages such as Park MGM, New York-New York, and ARIA.

Check T-Mobile Arena Parking

Allegiant Stadium

Parking is lot- and event-specific and typically requires a prepaid parking pass. Do not plan on simply arriving at the stadium and finding ordinary casino-style parking.

Check Allegiant Stadium Parking

Sphere

Sphere parking and transportation arrangements vary by event. Nearby resort garages may also use event rates.

Check Sphere Parking

Las Vegas Convention Center

Convention parking is event-sensitive. Many shows use standard Convention Center lots, but individual events can set their own access instructions, prices, and overflow parking plans.

AREA15

AREA15 generally offers complimentary parking for normal visits. Large festivals, concerts, and private events may use different parking or traffic arrangements.

Check AREA15 Information

Las Vegas Motor Speedway

General parking is commonly complimentary for major events. Premium, reserved, RV, and additional-vehicle parking products may cost extra.

Harry Reid International Airport

Airport parking has a separate rate system. See the Harry Reid International Airport Parking Guide for airport-specific options.


Las Vegas Parking FAQs

Where can Nevada locals park free on the Las Vegas Strip?

Nevada residents currently have several useful parking benefits. MGM Resorts offers up to three complimentary hours with a valid Nevada driver’s license, Venetian and Palazzo offer up to three complimentary hours when event pricing is not in effect, Fontainebleau offers complimentary self-parking to Nevada residents subject to event restrictions, and Resorts World offers complimentary self-parking for vehicles with Nevada plates. Some properties also offer free parking to everyone under their normal policies.

Is parking free in the Las Vegas Arts District?

Parking is free from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday in participating Arts District street spaces and the new Arts District parking garage. Outside the free lunch period, the garage charges $3 per hour with a $15 daily maximum.

Do Nevada residents still get free parking on the Las Vegas Strip?

At some properties, yes. The benefit varies by casino and may be limited by time, identification requirements, special events, or blackout periods. Always check the current property policy before relying on complimentary parking.

Does a Las Vegas resort fee include parking?

Not necessarily. Parking and resort fees are separate charges at many hotels. Some off-Strip resorts include parking, while many Strip properties charge separately.

Can a casino change its normal parking price for a concert or game?

Yes. Special-event rates are common near stadiums, arenas, Sphere, festival sites, and major resort events. The posted garage price at the time you enter controls.

Is valet parking free when self-parking is free?

Not always. Some properties offer both free self-parking and free valet, while others charge for valet even when the garage is complimentary. Check the individual property policy.


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