City in Nevada, United States
Las Vegas for solo travelers
Is Las Vegas good for solo travel?
Casinos, shows and pool parties, plus easy day trips to Red Rock Canyon, Valley of Fire and the Grand Canyon. Easy for a short solo stay; summer heat, resort fees and walking distances are the catches.
Solo travel at a glance
| Solo travel | 4/5 · Very good for solo travel |
|---|---|
| Locals | Polite but reserved |
| English | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Safety | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Solo women | Fine on the Strip. Watch your drink in clubs, avoid taking ride-offers from strangers and use Uber or Lyft rather than walking late on side streets. |
How to meet people in Las Vegas
Social hostels are few, so most solo travelers meet people at pool parties, shows, bar crawls, group day tours to Grand Canyon and Red Rock, and poker or blackjack tables.
Good things to do alone
- Hike Red Rock Canyon at sunrise
- See a Cirque du Soleil show alone
- Day trip to Valley of Fire State Park
- Walk the Strip at night and see the Bellagio fountains
- Eat at Chinatown's restaurants on Spring Mountain Road
Where to stay in Las Vegas
| Area | Good for |
|---|---|
| The Strip (Center Strip) | First-timers: casinos, shows and restaurants within walking distance |
| Downtown / Fremont Street | Cheaper rooms, bars and older casinos |
| Arts District | Cafés, murals and breweries, away from the casinos |
| Summerlin | Quiet suburb for long stays near Red Rock Canyon |
Solo travel across United States
| Place | Solo | English |
|---|---|---|
| New York City | 5/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Nashville | 5/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Austin | 5/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Las Vegas | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Los Angeles | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Miami | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| San Francisco | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Honolulu | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Washington, D.C. | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Chicago | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Boston | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| New Orleans | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| San Diego | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Seattle | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Miami Beach | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Key West | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Denver | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Philadelphia | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Portland | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Atlanta | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Charleston | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Savannah | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Fort Lauderdale | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Kauai | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Big Island | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Sedona | 4/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Orlando | 3/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Maui | 3/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| San Antonio | 3/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
| Scottsdale | 3/5 | Spoken almost everywhere |
Quick answers
Is Las Vegas good for solo travelers?
Very good for solo travel (4/5). Casinos, shows and pool parties, plus easy day trips to Red Rock Canyon, Valley of Fire and the Grand Canyon.
How do you meet people in Las Vegas?
Social hostels are few, so most solo travelers meet people at pool parties, shows, bar crawls, group day tours to Grand Canyon and Red Rock, and poker or blackjack tables. On SoloSquare you can also join small plans with other travelers who are there now.
Do people speak English in Las Vegas?
Spoken almost everywhere.
Is Las Vegas safe for solo female travelers?
Fine on the Strip. Watch your drink in clubs, avoid taking ride-offers from strangers and use Uber or Lyft rather than walking late on side streets.
More about Las Vegas
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Sources
- RTC Southern Nevada (buses and fares)
- Harry Reid International Airport
- Las Vegas Monorail
- Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority
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