By Rani Robinson
Getting There
Don't take the tunnel from the airport.
When leaving the Las Vegas airport, your taxi driver might try to take you through the airport tunnel. Just say, 'No.' This route is the long way to the Strip, and it will cost you an additional $5-10. You will be spending enough money once you arrive on the Strip. Try and save a little beforehand.
Don't expect to hail a cab along Las Vegas Boulevard.
It's against the law in Las Vegas for taxi drivers to stop on any roadway to pick up pedestrians. To get a cab, go to the nearest taxi stand or the front of a hotel.
Don't try to pay for a taxi with credit cards, or casino chips.
Pay for your taxi ride in cash. Cabs in Vegas generally don't have the machines in their car to handle credit cards, and you can't use chips outside the casino.
Do use the valet parking at the hotels.
If you drive to Vegas or rent a car upon your arrival, use valet parking. It won't cost you anything but a tip for the attendant. Be aware, however, that on a busy night at a show or popular restaurant, it might take a little while to retrieve your car.
Do allow plenty of travel time during rush hour.
If you're trying to figure out when to arrive in Las Vegas, and you have a tight schedule to keep, don't arrive anytime between 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department has recorded the most accidents during this time, and it's also when traffic is at its heaviest.
Do use the crosswalks.
For your own safety and to protect your wallet, use the crosswalks. The minimum fine for jaywalking is $150, depending on what court you are cited into. It could be as much as $200 with court fees. In Vegas, 35 percent of automobile fatalities are pedestrian related.
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