Skyrocketing Parking Fees Challenge Las Vegas Visitors

LAS VEGAS, Nevada — As visitors flock to downtown Las Vegas, they face rising parking fees that may surprise many. With casino garages charging a premium, finding an affordable parking spot is becoming an increasing challenge.

Unlike strip resorts, many casinos in the Fremont Street area do not offer discounts or free parking. For instance, Bunion’s Gambling Hall and Hotel charges non-hotel guests a tiered fee that escalates the longer one stays, ranging from $4 for the first hour to a full $20 for a 24-hour period. Hotel guests are charged $5 daily.

The California Hotel Casino is another case where parking costs can add up quickly. While the first 30 minutes are free, visitors can expect to pay $10 Monday through Thursday, and $25 on weekends. Valet service is priced from $15 to $30 depending on the day.

Circa Resort & Casino features the impressive Garage Mahal, which accommodates nearly 1,000 vehicles. Here, guests face a $15 fee for the first three hours, escalating to $25 for 24 hours. Valet service is available for $15.

Notably, the D Casino Hotel offers complimentary self-parking to hotel guests but charges everyone else $5 per hour, up to a maximum of $20 for 24 hours. Valet services remain free but tipping is encouraged.

At Downtown Grand, rates vary by day, starting at $10 for two hours on weekdays and reaching $20 on weekends. Guests enjoy complimentary parking, while valet service is set at $20.

The El Cortez Cafe provides free parking for hotel guests while non-guests pay a flat fee of $10 for up to 24 hours on weekends.

In contrast, Fremont Hotel & Casino doesn’t have self-parking and only offers valet services which are complimentary but also customary to tip.

Golden Gate Hotel & Casino allows free self-parking; however, non-guests are charged $4 per hour for nearby parking. The Golden Nugget charges a flat rate of $10 for the first two hours before ramping up to $25 for 24 hours.

According to Las Vegas parking experts, many resorts justify these fees by claiming to offer commercial benefits, including validation for spending at on-premises restaurants or gaming establishments.

As parking fees continue to soar, many visitors are reconsidering how they travel to downtown casinos. Local officials and casino executives are urging greater transparency in pricing structures to retain customer goodwill.