Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) is a quick 15 minute (5 mile) drive, shuttle, or taxi/rideshare from Tropicana Las Vegas. The airport is served by a large variety of domestic and international carriers, including several discount airlines. Las Vegas is known as one of the least expensive places to fly to.

Hotel Shuttle

A shared shuttle from the airport is approximately $10-20 one-way and is typically lower than taxi fares. Visit BellTrans for more information or to reserve a ride. For larger groups, inexpensive van and limousine service is also available.

Rideshare

Both Lyft and Uber are available at the airport. A one-way ride is usually between $12-15, but can increase during peak times. Rideshare pick-up locations are clearly marked/signed throughout the terminal. Request your ride when you are ready to walk outside. Visit the airport website for additional details.

Taxi

Taxis are readily available at the airport. A one-way ride is approximately $20, not including tip.

Rental Cars

Rental cars are available from a central facility located adjacent to the airport. Free shuttle service is provided to/from the rental car center.

Address

Tropicana Las Vegas is located on the Las Vegas Strip. Click here for driving directions.

Parking

Free and paid self-parking is available for guests of the hotel and day visitors for FlightSimExpo. View this document for more information regarding which parking spaces are free versus paid. Once parked, follow the signs across the indoor bridge toward the Club Tower and Conference Center. FlightSimExpo is held in the Trinidad Pavilion, on the lower level of the Conference Center.

There are numerous bars and restaurants located in and around our venue. The Tropicana is centrally located on the Strip and is connected by outdoor walkway to the MGM Grand (north), Excalibur (west), and New York New York (northwest). Below, we’ve highlighted a few options at various price points. Dollar signs indicate our approximation of price ranges for each option, from low ($) to high ($$$$).

At Tropicana

• For breakfast and Starbucks coffee: Barista Café ($), located in the Club Tower, near the exhibit hall
• For lunches and dinners, the South Beach Food Court ($) is open 24 hours and offers breakfast, pizza, burgers, and more. You’ll find custom salads at Fresh Mix and a 24 hour, full-service Starbucks. The on-site brunch buffet (open daily from 7am – 1pm) is located next door.
• Some of the higher-end options available include Robert Irvine’s Public House ($$$), Red Lotus Asian Kitchen ($$), and Oakville Steakhouse ($$$). For the full list of on-site dining options, visit the Tropicana website.

Nearby

• For higher-end options, check out the MGM Grand. Options include Avenue Café ($$), TAP Sports Bar ($$$), and a Food Court ($$). Most of the MGM Grand restaurants, even the quick service options, tend to be higher priced than nearby options.
• For the best value, you’ll find burgers, sandwiches, Pizza Hut, Einstein Bros. Bagels, and more at the Excalibur’s 2nd floor Castle Walk Food Court ($). Other options at Excalibur include Dick’s Last Resort ($$) and family-style Italian food at Buca di Beppo ($$).
• Across the street at New York New York, you’ll find a range of sit-down options like Tom’s Urban ($$) and Nine Fine Irishmen ($$) alongside sidewalk-style eateries offering pizza, pasta, and more ($).
• At the Showcase Mall Food Court ($), located just north of the MGM Grand, you’ll find some of the cheapest nearby fast food, including sbarro, Subway, DelTaco, Wendy’s, and more.
• Nearby casinos, including Tropicana, have buffets available at different times and for various meals. Check out casino websites for pricing and additional information.

As Recommended By You

We asked community locals and foodies to share their food recommendations. Here are their suggestions:

On the Strip

• Bacchanal Buffet ($$$$) – Caesar’s Palace – Buffet
• Battista’s Hole in the Wall ($$) – Southeast of Flamingo – Italian
• Flights Restaurant ($$) – Planet Hollywood Miracle Mile Shops – American
• Gordon Ramsay Burger Las Vegas ($$) – Planet Hollywood – Hamburgers
• In-N-Out Burger ($) – LINQ Promenade (and other locations across the city) – Hamburgers
• Rí Rá Irish Pub ($$) – Mandalay Bay – Irish Pub
• Stage Door Casino ($) – Southeast of Flamingo – cheap drinks ($1 Budweiser bottles)
• Virgil’s Real Barbecue Restaurant ($$) – LINQ Promenade – BBQ

Off the Strip

• Heart Attack Grill ($$) – American
• Lawry’s The Prime Rib ($$$) – Steakhouse
• Pepe’s Tacos ($) – Mexican
• Rollin’ Smoke Barbeque ($$) – BBQ
• Tacos El Gordo ($) – Mexican

When you first arrive, a great attraction is planespotting at the airport! Tune an FM radio to 101.1, and you can hear live air traffic control conversations with aircraft taking off and landing.

Aside from aviation activities, there are plenty of fantastic day trips and getaway ideas for before and after FlightSimExpo. Click on any of the links below for more information:

• Cirque du Soleil
• Helicopter Tours
• Hoover Dam
• Indoor Kart Racing at Pole Position Raceway
• Mob Museum in Downtown Las Vegas
• Pinball Hall of Fame
• Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area
• Sky Combat Ace – Aerial Stunt Flying
• Stratosphere Tower and SkyJump Las Vegas