
Las Vegas Named Top Thanksgiving Destination with Affordable Strip Hotel Rates
Las Vegas continues to be a premier Thanksgiving destination in 2024, offering affordable accommodations and special holiday dining experiences despite high travel demand.
According to AAA, Las Vegas ranks among the top domestic destinations for Thanksgiving travel, with nearly 80 million Americans expected to travel at least 50 miles this holiday season. The city joins other warm-weather destinations, including several Florida cities, as preferred holiday getaways.
Strip Hotel Rates:
- Budget options: Excalibur ($71), Luxor ($74), Harrah's ($65)
- Mid-range options: Aria ($172), Resorts World ($105), Park MGM ($111)
- Luxury options: The Venetian ($326), Four Seasons ($307), Wynn/Encore ($268) Note: Additional resort fees up to $50+ per night may apply.
Thanksgiving Dining Specials:
- Bacchanal Buffet at Caesars Palace: $95 holiday buffet
- Carmine's: $50 turkey dinner with seven sides
- Barry's Downtown Prime at Circa: $79 prix-fixe menu
- Bugsy & Meyer's at Flamingo: $100 three-course meal
- Bellagio: $58 roasted turkey dinner
- MGM Grand's Crush: $39 turkey special
- Bouchon at The Venetian: $120 three-course meal
- La Cave Wine & Food Hideaway at Wynn: $74 Thanksgiving spread
Travel Tips:
- Best driving time: Before 10 a.m.
- Worst driving time: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesday
- Highest rental car demand: Wednesday before Thanksgiving
- Busiest return days: Monday and Tuesday after the holiday
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