Las Vegas in a Wheelchair: The Complete Guide
Let’s be honest, visiting Vegas is never a bad idea. But what about visiting Las Vegas in a wheelchair? The good news is that Las Vegas is more accessible than ever for someone in a wheelchair or anyone dealing with some mobility issues.
How difficult is getting around Las Vegas in a Wheelchair?
Las Vegas is a wheelchair friendly town, offering many ways to easily get around the city and experience all that Las Vegas has to offer. From the time you land at Harry Reid Airport, to the hotels, attractions, and even day tours, Las Vegas is a very wheelchair and mobility scooter friendly place.
The city has taken wonderful steps to make it an inclusive experience for everyone. If you’re itching to hit the slot machines, enjoy the amazing shows and cuisine, or simply take in the wild-party energy – you’re in luck because Sin City just so happens to be one of the most wheelchair accessible cities in the country!
Here’s what I’ll cover in this guide to help you get around Las Vegas:
- Where to Rent a Wheelchair if You Need One
- The Las Vegas Airport
- Public Transportation and Getting Around Town
- Best Accommodations with Accessibility
- Shopping in Vegas
- Best Places to Eat
- Nearby Tours and Accessible Attractions
Amazing nightlife is not all that Vegas has to offer, as you will soon see in this comprehensive guide covering everything you need to know about visiting Vegas with a wheelchair.
This guide will cover everything to make your Vegas getaway a success including how to rent a wheelchair or power scooter, where to explore, and how to navigate the city with the greatest ease!
Getting Around Las Vegas in a Wheelchair: What You Need to Know
Get ready to eat your way through the city, drink your way down the Strip, and play to your heart’s content in this ravishing city that targets all of our senses like candy.
Almost all accommodations, attractions and shopping will offer wheelchair accessible routes. Not to mention places you may not even expect to offer much in the way of accessibility, like the Grand Canyon or an attraction like zip-lining down Fremont Street.
Vegas has so much to offer people of all ages and abilities and there is plenty to do and see for those requiring some assistance with scooter or wheelchair accessible options.
Vegas has truly done a fantastic job catering to everyone’s needs and with a little prior knowledge of how to navigate the ins and outs around town in a wheelchair, you’re sure to have a wonderful vacation.
The first steps will be knowing where to rent a wheelchair if you’re not bringing your own. Second, we’ll talk about navigating the airport with the greatest of ease. Once we cover that, we can dive into the fun stuff!
Renting a Wheelchair in Las Vegas
It is understandable if you don’t want to deal with transportation fees and storage issues when you arrive in Vegas. Instead of lugging your heavy scooter or power chair around, consider having a rental reserved just for you when you arrive.
There are plenty of options where you can stop by to pick-up a wheelchair rental on the way to your hotel or even have one delivered.
Important Note – It is recommended to reserve one beforehand and not just show up without a reservation, as they do run out during peak busy seasons or when large events/conferences are in town.
Where Can I Rent a Wheelchair in Las Vegas
Some of the best companies in Vegas to rent a wheelchair are:
- Get Around Mobility – This fabulous company is as fair as they are high-quality. What drew me to their posting on Yelp initially is that they offered free wheelchairs to those affected or injured in the October 1st tragedy in Las Vegas several years ago.
These are the small touches that make a business feel human. With 5-star reviews on Google and Yelp, this family business has been focused on mobility in the form of wheelchairs, knee walkers, power chairs, scooters, and walkers since 2012.
One reviewer said,
“Good people, good work, and very fair pricing. From one shop manager to another, this was service at its finest.”
Yelp
They also offer extra-wide wheelchairs, but as with everything else, those are limited and based on availability, so do reserve in advance as soon as possible.
- Las Vegas Scooters and Lifts – With 30 years of experience between the owners, they say they have ‘seen it all,’ and are very enthusiastic about helping meet your needs. They want you to get the most out of Vegas and offer repairs, for-purchase options, and rentals.
With a 5-star rating on Yelp, several reviewers mentioned how helpful they were and how they really took their time to answer questions.
They understand that mobility is crucial not only to the one using the device but to the caregiver as well, so their designs and pricing aim to offer the best mobility option to meet both of those needs.
- The Las Vegas Mobility Store – This company offers wheelchairs, scooters, and powerchairs that are available for purchase or rent. What I really like about their business practice is that they change out their scooters every 6-months.
This means you’re essentially getting a brand-new scooter to rent and not something that has gone up and down the Strip for the last 10 years. They offer extra rental options such as canopies, can holders, oxygen tank holders, and really anything else you could need.
They are eager to help, and their staff is very knowledgeable in being able to recommend the right options for your personal needs. With very high ratings on all platforms, they are reputable and established as one of the best in town. See their rental pricing for wheelchairs and mobility scooters below.
Wheelchair Rental Rates Las Vegas (Las Vegas Mobility Store)
| Days | Standard | HD |
| 300 lbs | 400 lbs | |
| 1 | $15.00 | $20.00 |
| 2 | $30.00 | $40.00 |
| 3 | $45.00 | $60.00 |
| 4 | $60.00 | $80.00 |
| 7 | $100.00 | $130.00 |
| 10 | $140.00 | $150.00 |
| 14 | $165.00 | $180.00 |
Las Vegas Scooter Rental Prices (Las Vegas Mobility Store)
| Days | Standard | HD |
| 300 lbs | 500 lbs | |
| 1 | $35.00 | $50.00 |
| 2 | $60.00 | $100.00 |
| 3 | $90.00 | $150.00 |
| 4 | $120.00 | $200.00 |
| 5 | $155.00 | $245.00 |
| 6 | $190.00 | $290.00 |
| 7 | $215.00 | $330.00 |
The Las Vegas Airport
The main airport, which is less than 5 miles from the Las Vegas Strip, is the Harry Reid International Airport (formerly McCarran Airport).
The entire airport is accessible with the two terminals (numbered 1 and 3) being fully accessible to wheelchair users. They aim to make moving around the airport simple for all and like most airports, will be happy to assist you in getting to your terminal and moving around the airport if you do not have a caregiver.
They have free wheelchairs to use in the airport as well as Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant restrooms.
Here are the airlines that are designated to each of these two terminals (the only two in the airport) so that you can confirm where your flight will be landing and from there how to navigate that particular terminal:
| Terminal 1 | Terminal 3 | Terminal 3 (continued) |
| Allegiant Air | Aeromexico | JetBlue Airways |
| American Airlines | Air Canada Rouge | Korean Air |
| Delta Air Lines | Air Europa | Sun Country Airlines |
| Delta Connection | Air North | Sunwig Airlines |
| Omni Air International, | Air Transat | Thomas Cook Airlines |
| Southwest Airlines | Alaska Airlines, | United Airlines |
| Spirit Airlines | British Airways | United Express |
| US Airways | Condor | Virgin America |
| US Airways Express | Copa Airlines | Virgin Atlantic |
| Edelweiss Air | VivaAerobus | |
| Frontier Airlines | Volaris | |
| Hawaiian Airlines | WestJet | |
| Interjet | XL Airways France |
If you need help with your luggage or would like to have it delivered straight to your hotel room be sure to read our article here to find out about luggage delivery services in Las Vegas.
Wheelchair Accessible Transportation in Las Vegas
Accessible Taxis & Vans
Every Las Vegas cab company is legally required to offer wheelchair-accessible rides; therefore, you will have no problem finding one from the Harry Reid airport to wherever your next stop is in Sin City!
Right after you pick up your luggage in the baggage claim area, there will be a line of taxis outside where you can request a wheelchair or scooter accessible van. There may be a small wait as there are fewer accessible taxis than standard cabs, but it shouldn’t take more than 15-20 minutes for one to circle back around.
Taxi departures from other locations may require a call first to make sure you have a wheelchair accessible ride. It’s a good idea to have some taxi dispatch numbers handy before you travel. Here are a few reputable taxi dispatch numbers to save in your travel files:
- Whittlesea Blue Cab – (702) 551-5151
- Yellow Checker Star Taxicab – (702) 873-2000
- Desert Cab – (702) 386-9102
- Lucky Cab – (702) 477-7555
Always let the dispatcher know precisely the taxi/van type you need based on your scooter or wheelchair. All of the above taxi services are open 24/7, so call anytime you like.
There are a few variations offered, including full-sized vans if you have a lot to carry or smaller vans that have ramps. Do let the taxi company or your hotel concierge know what you require or prefer before they request it for you.
Fees for wheelchair taxis are billed at the same rate as any other taxi in the city. Please see our article here for taxi rates in Las Vegas.
City Bus: RTC aka The Deuce
All Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) buses are fully accessible, as required by Vegas law, and will come equipped with lowering floors and ramp access for wheelchairs and mobility scooters.
The RTC bus line in Las Vegas, affectionately known as The Deuce, has regular routes up and down the Strip as well as downtown Las Vegas enabling visitors to get to all the sites and attractions.
You can check the stops and schedules here.
There are also connecting bus routes throughout the city. So you will be able to get anywhere you need to go.
Las Vegas bus resources and schedules:
- For RTC bus schedules and maps, visit here.
- For airport travel routes, visit here.
- Download info on routes serving the Las Vegas Strip, click here to download (PDF).
- For fare and pass information, visit here.
For persons who are functionally unable to use the RTC independently, the RTC offers an additional Paratransit Service. You can get more information from their website here.
Finally, for anyone with accessibility issues whole loves to travel, I have been very impressed with the information I’ve seen on accessible travel at WheelchairTravel.org.
Uber & Lyft
Uber and Lyft both operate in Las Vegas but they are not nearly as accommodating as the previous two options. They can, however, be used successfully in certain situations.
While neither service in Las Vegas can accommodate a powered wheelchair or mobility scooter, many cars should be available to handle a fold-up wheelchair or walker.
You will need to request a larger private car (a shared ride will not work) and you must be able to get into and out of the car on your own or with the help of someone with you. Also, a companion must be able to fold the wheelchair and store it in the vehicle.
Due to liability reasons, you cannot expect much help from an Uber or Lyft driver.
The Las Vegas Monorail is Wheelchair Accessible
In addition to the other forms of transportation mentioned, the Las Vegas Monorail is wheelchair and mobility scooter friendly. This ADA compliant transportation system is also a really fun way to get up and down the east side of the Strip.
We’ve written an entire post about riding the Monorail and how to save a few bucks while doing it. You can find the post here.