Free parking on the strip in vegas

Q: Can you park for free at Vegas casinos?

Most of the hotels offer an hour of free parking. Luckily, some major Vegas hotels, like Rio Suites, Treasure Island, Venetian, Palazzo, Tropicana, Rio Suites, Stratosphere, Circus Circus, Wynn and Encore are free for everyone. Other hotels, like Cosmopolitan have free parking for hotel guests.

Q: How do I avoid parking fees in Las Vegas?

5 Ways to Avoid Paying Expensive Las Vegas Parking Fees.

Q: Can you park for free in downtown Las Vegas?

Downtown Las Vegas doesnt have any designated free parking garages, but certain street parking areas are free after 6 p.m. Caesars Entertainment properties offer free parking to hotel guests, Nevada residents with valid drivers license, and Caesars Rewards members at the Diamond level or above.

If you're brand new to Vegas, this might not upset you as much as it should. For those of you that have been in Vegas for a while, you may still be upset about this. What are we talking about? We're talking about free parking for locals and casino guests. In the old days (only a few years ago), free parking for locals and free parking for tourists was the norm. You wouldn't have to reach into your wallet until after you got inside the casino.

Nowadays, though, many casinos on the Las Vegas Strip are charging for parking. But, thankfully, some Vegas casinos still offer free parking to locals and free parking to guests and tourists. If you want to see where you can park for free in Vegas and where you're going to get charged, check out our lists and charts below.

Las Vegas Casinos With Completely Free Parking for Locals

While we can't force all of the casinos to give us free parking (though we wish we could), here is our list of places that STILL have free parking for locals and for tourists.

Free Parking for Locals on the Strip

Circus Circus
Encore
Fashion Show
Hooters (close to strip)
Palazzo Las Vegas
Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino (self-park free)
SLS Las Vegas Hotel & Casino
South Point
STRAT Las Vegas
Treasure Island Hotel & Casino
Tropicana Las Vegas
Venetian Las Vegas
Wynn

Free Parking for Locals off the Strip

Aliante Casino + Hotel
Arizona Charlie's Decatur
Boulder Station Hotel & Casino
Green Valley Ranch Resort Spa & Casino
Gold Coast Hotel and Casino - Las Vegas
JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa
M Resort Spa Casino
Palace Station Hotel & Casino
Palms Casino Resort
Rampart Casino
Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa
Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino
Royal Palms Resort and Spa
Santa Fe Station Hotel & Casino
Sam's Town Hotel and Casino - Las Vegas
Silver Nugget Casino
Silverton Casino
Texas Station
The Orleans Hotel and Casino - Las Vegas

Casinos with Some Level of Free Parking For Vegas Locals

Aria

HoursSelf/ValetCost0-1SelfFree1-2Self$92-4Self$154-24Self$180-2Valet$212-4Valet$244-24Valet$30

Pearl level and above with M Life receive free self-parking at Aria
Gold level and above with M Life receive free valet parking at Aria
Source: Aria Website

Bellagio

HoursSelf/ValetCost0-1SelfFree1-2Self$92-4Self$154-24Self$180-2Valet$212-4Valet$244-24Valet$30

Pearl level and above with M Life receive free self-parking at Aria
Gold level and above with M Life receive free valet parking at Aria
Source: Bellagio Website

Caesar's Palace

HoursSelf/ValetCost0-1SelfFree1-2Self$92-4Self$124-24Self$150-2Valet$152-4Valet$204-24Valet$24

Platinum level and above with Total Rewards receives free parking at Caesar's Palace
Active Military members and their spouses can get a Salute card from Total Rewards granting them Platinum level rewards
Source: Caesar's Palace Website

Circus Circus

HoursSelf/ValetCost0-24SelfFree0-2Valet$122-4Valet$144-24Valet$16

Oversized vehicles are able to park in the RV area for an additional $20 a day.
If you're a trucker looking to park your tractor trailer, you're going to be out of luck at Circus Circus.
Pearl level and above with M Life receives free parking at Circus Circus
Source: Circus Circus Website

Cosmopolitan

HoursSelf/ValetCost0-1SelfFree1-4Self$104-24Self$150-4Valet$154-24Valet$20

Registered hotel guests receive complimentary self=parking and valet parking at the Cosmo
Sterling status or higher members of the Identity Rewards program receive free self-parking
Gold status or higher members of the Identity Rewards program receive free valet parking
Prices are subject to change during concerts and special events
Source: Cosmopolitan Website

Cromwell Las Vegas

HoursSelf/ValetCost0-1SelfFree1-2Self$92-4Self$124-24Self$150-2Valet$152-4Valet$204-24Valet$24

Platinum level and above with Total Rewards receives free parking at Caesar's Palace
Active Military members and their spouses can get a Salute card from Total Rewards granting them Platinum level rewards
Source: Cromwell Website

Encore

HoursSelf/ValetCost0-24SelfFree0-2Valet$212-4Valet$244-24Valet$30

Valet parking is complimentary for hotel guests
Non-hotel guests can have their valet validated once per day with a receipt of spending $50 within the resort
Source: Encore Website

Excalibur

HoursSelf/ValetCost0-1SelfFree1-2Self$62-4Self$84-24Self$100-2Valet$122-4Valet$144-24Valet$16

Pearl level and above with M Life receives free self-parking at Excalibur
Gold level and above with M Life receives free valet parking at Excalibur
Source: Excalibur Website

Flamingo Las Vegas

HoursSelf/ValetCost0-1SelfFree1-2Self$92-4Self$124-24Self$150-2Valet$152-4Valet$204-24Valet$24

Platinum level and above with Total Rewards receives free parking at Caesar's Palace
Active Military members and their spouses can get a Salute card from Total Rewards granting them Platinum level rewards
Source: Flamingo's Website

Harrah's Las Vegas

HoursSelf/ValetCost0-1SelfFree1-2Self$92-4Self$124-24Self$150-2Valet$152-4Valet$204-24Valet$24

Platinum level and above with Total Rewards receives free parking at Caesar's Palace
Active Military members and their spouses can get a Salute card from Total Rewards granting them Platinum level rewards
Source: Harrah's Las Vegas Website

The LINQ

HoursSelf/ValetCost0-1SelfFree1-2Self$92-4Self$124-24Self$150-2Valet$152-4Valet$204-24Valet$24

Platinum level and above with Total Rewards receives free parking at Caesar's Palace
Active Military members and their spouses can get a Salute card from Total Rewards granting them Platinum level rewards
Source: The LINQ Website

Luxor

HoursSelf/ValetCost0-1SelfFree1-2Self$62-4Self$84-24Self$100-2Valet$122-4Valet$144-24Valet$16

Pearl level and above with M Life receives free self-parking at Luxor
Gold level and above with M Life receives free valet parking at Luxor
Source: Luxor Website

Mandalay Bay

HoursSelf/ValetCost0-1SelfFree1-2Self$92-4Self124-24Self$150-2Valet$162-4Valet$184-24Valet$24

Pearl level and above with M Life receives free self-parking at Mandalay Bay
Gold level and above with M Life receives free valet parking at Mandalay Bay
Source: Mandalay Bay Website

MGM Grand

HoursSelf/ValetCost0-1SelfFree1-2Self$92-4Self124-24Self$150-2Valet$162-4Valet$184-24Valet$24

Pearl level and above with M Life receives free self-parking at MGM Grand
Gold level and above with M Life receives free valet parking at MGM Grand
Source: MGM Grand Website

Mirage

HoursSelf/ValetCost0-1SelfFree1-2Self$92-4Self124-24Self$150-2Valet$162-4Valet$184-24Valet$24

Pearl level and above with M Life receives free self-parking at Mirage
Gold level and above with M Life receives free valet parking at Mirage
Source: Mirage Website

New York New York

HoursSelf/ValetCost0-1SelfFree1-2Self$92-4Self124-24Self$150-2Valet$162-4Valet$184-24Valet$24

Pearl level and above with M Life receives free self-parking at New York New York
Gold level and above with M Life receives free valet parking at New York New York
Source: New York New York Website

Palazzo

Parking at The Palazzo is free for self-parking or valet.
Source: Palazzo Website

Paris/Bally's

HoursSelf/ValetCost0-1SelfFree1-2Self$92-4Self$124-24Self$150-2Valet$152-4Valet$204-24Valet$24

Platinum level and above with Total Rewards receives free parking at Caesar's Palace
Active Military members and their spouses can get a Salute card from Total Rewards granting them Platinum level rewards
Source: Paris/Bally's Website

Park MGM

HoursSelf/ValetCost0-1SelfFree1-2Self$92-4Self124-24Self$150-2Valet$162-4Valet$184-24Valet$24

Pearl level and above with M Life receives free self-parking at New York New York
Gold level and above with M Life receives free valet parking at New York New York
Source: Park MGM Website

Planet Hollywood

HoursSelf/ValetCost0-24SelfFree0-2Valet$152-4Valet$204-24Valet$24

Source: Planet Hollywood Website

Rio

Parking at The Rio Las Vegas is free for self-parking or valet.
Source: Rio Website

SLS Las Vegas

Parking at The SLS Las Vegas is free for self-parking or valet.
Source: SLS Website

The STRAT

Parking at The Stratosphere is free for self-parking or valet.
Source: The STRAT Website

Treasure Island

Parking at Treasure Island is free for self-parking or valet.
Source: Treasure Island Website

Tropicana

Parking at Tropicana is free for self-parking or valet.
Source: Tropicana Website

Venetian

Parking at The Venetian is free for self-parking or valet.
Source: Venetian Website

Wynn

HoursSelf/ValetCost0-24SelfFree0-2Valet$212-4Valet$244-24Valet$30

Valet parking is complimentary for hotel guests
Non-hotel guests can have their valet validated once per day with a receipt of spending $50 within the resort
Source: Wynn Website

Parking Tips for Vegas Locals and Tourists

We have some more tips on parking! You can save some money when it comes to parking on the Strip.

If you're going to be there for a while, consider taking an Uber, Lyft, or Taxi. A lot of times it can be cheaper than what the parking would cost you and you don't have to worry about a designated driver.
While we aren't going to outright advocate this, you can always "park next door" at a casino that does not charge for parking. The reason we aren't gung ho about this is we don't want to ever hurt the casinos that are being nice to locals by taking up their free parking space and giving our business to their neighbors.
Check and see if the casino does any sort of parking validation. A lot of times they will give you free parking if you spend a certain amount of money inside, are a guest (on a staycation) or are a certain tier level among their rewards program. Remember, it never hurts to ask.
If you have to bite the bullet, car pool if you've got a bunch of friends and you can split the cost. $20 four or five ways is much easier to swallow than $20 one way.

Parking on the Vegas strip used to be free everywhere!

As if the casinos aren't getting enough of our money when we gamble, go to shows, or eat in the restaurants, they want more of it now. Most casinos on the strip now have some form of charge for parking. The charge varies depending on the size of your vehicle, what property you are at, and how long you are there for.

Some casinos on the strip are allowing locals to park for free still, though, there usually is a time limit on that ( < 24 hours).

Normally, we would list all of the casinos in alphabetical order and give you all of the parking details like a few other sites do. However, since this site is dedicated to serving Las Vegas locals, we're going to separate out the casinos that offer some form of free parking first and then follow up with the ones that are charging regardless.

In the Casinos defense...

The casinos have claimed that the move to charge for parking is not directed at solely a money grab. The casinos have integrated some systems to help you find spots easier (the little lights that float over the spots that turn red when the spot is taken) and have made a few other improvements that they say are "what you're paying for now". We will reserve our judgment on whether or not we agree with the practice for locals, but let's just say we are definitely biting our tongues.

Where can I park for free at Las Vegas Strip?

Free Parking on the Strip:.

Circus Circus: It's free to self park, but expect to pay $10 for up to four hours of valet..

The Cosmopolitan: Self and valet parking is free until May 16. ... .

Stratosphere: Offers both free and valet parking..

SLS: All parking here is free!.

Can you park for free at Vegas casinos?

Most of the hotels offer an hour of free parking. Luckily, some major Vegas hotels, like Rio Suites, Treasure Island, Venetian, Palazzo, Tropicana, Rio Suites, Stratosphere, Circus Circus, Wynn and Encore are free for everyone. Other hotels, like Cosmopolitan have free parking for hotel guests.

How do I avoid parking fees in Las Vegas?

5 Ways to Avoid Paying Expensive Las Vegas Parking Fees.

Become an M LIfe Rewards Member. You can still park for free at a hotel on Las Vegas' famous strip if you're an M Life Rewards member with Pearl status or higher. ... .

Stay at a Non-MGM Hotel. ... .

Skip the Car. ... .

Understand Valet Charges. ... .

Save Money During Your Night Out..

Can you park for free in downtown Las Vegas?

Downtown Las Vegas doesn't have any designated free parking garages, but certain street parking areas are free after 6 p.m. Caesars Entertainment properties offer free parking to hotel guests, Nevada residents with valid driver's license, and Caesars Rewards members at the Diamond level or above.