Know before you go

• The race runs on Saturday night local time, with sessions late in the evening Thursday to Saturday. Days are completely free.
• November nights in the desert are cold: around 10°C or lower. Bring a warm jacket for the grandstands.
• Pedestrian bridges over the Strip close or change during sessions; allow extra time to cross.

Airport to Las Vegas Strip Circuit

Harry Reid International (LAS) is 10 minutes from the Strip. Rideshare is about $25 to $35; taxis use zone fares.

The circuit runs along the Strip and around the Sphere, so most hotels are inside the circuit. Walk or use the Monorail; roads and bridges close for sessions in the evening.

Public transport directions to Las Vegas Strip Circuit

Where to stay by budget

Three hotels we would book

• Budget: The LINQ Hotel
• Mid-range: Park MGM
• Splurge: Wynn Las Vegas

Links search the nights from 18 November to 22 November. Event weekends sell out early and prices rise as the date gets closer: book a cancellable room as soon as you know you are going.

Day plans for the free hours

Built around the usual Grand Prix weekend schedule for 19 to 21 November 2026. Session times change: check the official timetable and move the blocks around.

Family-friendly picks

• Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay.
• Adventuredome at Circus Circus.
• Springs Preserve.

Evening and day-trip tours

After dark

• Rooftop bars and clubs on the Strip.
• Fremont East bars.

Ten tours worth booking for Las Vegas Grand Prix

Event weeks sell out. Book tours with free cancellation as soon as the session times are published.

Where to eat

• Lotus of Siam Northern Thai, off-Strip
• Bacchanal Buffet Caesars Palace buffet
• Raku Japanese robata in Chinatown
• In-N-Out Burger Next to the LINQ
• Eataly At Park MGM
• Esther's Kitchen Italian in the Arts District

Reserve dinner for the nights around the event: restaurants near the venue fill up days ahead.

Rainy-day backups

• Neon Museum.
• Mob Museum.
• AREA15 and Meow Wolf.

Getting around on event days

• The Monorail runs along the east side of the Strip; the Deuce bus runs 24 hours.
• Walking the Strip takes longer than it looks: resorts are huge.

Day trips from Las Vegas

• Hoover Dam: 45 minutes
• Red Rock Canyon: 30 minutes
• Grand Canyon West: 2.5 hours

Questions people ask

When is Las Vegas Grand Prix 2026?

The next edition is 19 to 21 November 2026.

How do I get from the airport to Las Vegas Strip Circuit?

Harry Reid International (LAS) is 10 minutes from the Strip. Rideshare is about $25 to $35; taxis use zone fares. The circuit runs along the Strip and around the Sphere, so most hotels are inside the circuit. Walk or use the Monorail; roads and bridges close for sessions in the evening.

Where should I stay for Las Vegas Grand Prix?

For most visitors the best base is Center Strip (Flamingo Road): Walk to most venues, many resort fees.

What can we do between sessions at Las Vegas Grand Prix?

Good short outings in Las Vegas include Grand Canyon helicopter flight, Hoover Dam tour, Red Rock Canyon hike or e-bike. See the day plans on this page for a full schedule.

What is there for kids and families near Las Vegas Grand Prix?

Family-friendly picks: Grand Canyon West with Skywalk, Hoover Dam tour, Red Rock Canyon hike or e-bike. Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay.

How far is Las Vegas Strip Circuit from Las Vegas centre?

About 1 km in a straight line. The circuit runs along the Strip and around the Sphere, so most hotels are inside the circuit. Walk or use the Monorail; roads and bridges close for sessions in the evening.

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