Which do think would you think would be better?
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george wallace likes to joke about how dumb it is for people to rent cars in LV, but I *always* rented a car before I lived here and ALWAYS have my friends do it when they're in town. here's why:
1. gas is cheap. probably cheaper than where you live. I filled up for $3.32/gallon 2 days ago (and wasn't seeking out the cheapest).
2. LAS has the best rental car facility in the US, and very possibly the world. 1 shuttle bus for all airport agencies. always running. always available. well monitored. the only facility I've found anywhere that's even close to LAS is KEF, and they're a distant 2nd.
3. you have infinite amounts of freedom, allowing to you to go whenever you want, where ever you want. makes it easy to do the latest great thing that very few people have experienced: walk the pedestrian bridge over the dam (go in the afternoon, you can see the bridge shadow on the dam face -- makes a great pic). or go to anything/anywhere else that you see on a billboard, read in an ad, or hear about from others.
4. LAS rentals are among the cheapest in the country. don't forget to check priceline and hotwire. (avoid "off-airport," meaning non-rental car center, rentals...their shuttles aren't dependable enough).
5. doesn't feed the LV cab drivers' union, an outfit with far too much power and not enough public interest at heart (they're the ones who made the monorail route what it is today, instead of strip <-> downtown).
6. LAS are the only rental agencies I've ever used that don't look twice at luggage loading marks on the rear bumper. makes them much less hassle-free on return.
7. once at the hotel, the car valet is always much much faster than a cab line. (the vast majority also park your cars in the shade.)
8. it's an easy way to rack a few extra frequent flyer points.
9. it's a greater benefit to the state of NV. there's no state income tax in NV, we rely on taxable forms of tourism. your rental makes a difference.
another poster here mentioned the WAX bus...I've ridden it several times (i live near the sun coast, so it's great for me)...it's a great, cheap, reliable option, but doesn't have the rental flexibility.
when not riding the WAX, I've rented cars for a day from LAS four or five times since living here...cheaper than a cab to my house and makes it hassle free to move a lot of people and/or a lot of luggage at one time.
there's a minor advantage in bringing your dedicated GPS if you have one (technically it's a crime to use your phone's GPS -even mounted- although I've never heard of anyone being written for it). if you don't, be sure to ask for the give away map at the counter ) if you're a AAA or CAA member you can get a free one from your local place before your trip)...returning a car is MILDLY tricky, although well posted.
hope this helps,
m.
