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Vegas is most popular with visitors around New Year’s Eve and throughout the summer, while the rest of the year is typically regarded as “off season” or “off peak”. However, the city is far from dead during these months.
In fact, the city is just as alive as ever, with the same shows, services and attractions, but with much smaller crowds and often much cheaper prices.
Still not convinced that this is the best time of the year to visit Sin City? Then perhaps we can change your mind with these top 5 perks to travelling off season:
- Cheaper Hotel Rooms
During the peak summer months, hotel rooms in Las Vegas can be ludicrously expensive, but this is far from the case during off peak times. Whether you stay at luxury hotels off the Strip or on the Strip itself, you’re going to find slashed rates virtually everywhere. This is the opportune time to enjoy luxury hotels for cheap or at least much less than what you’d usually pay. If you’ve always wanted to stay at a luxury Vegas accommodation but could never afford it before, be sure to check out the reduced rates during off season times.
- Gentler Weather
If you travel to Vegas during the summer, you’re virtually guaranteed to face scorching heat so extreme that you may not want to spend much time walking the Strip or anywhere outside during the day time. However, it tends to cool down quite a bit outside of the summer months, allowing off season Vegas travelers to enjoy milder weather that makes it much easier to walk about and spend time outside. If you’d like to spend most of your time in Vegas walking rather than relying on your car or a taxi, definitely opt to visit outside of peak season times.
- Less Crowded
The huge crowds that Vegas attracts in the summer can definitely add to the lively, party atmosphere but can also be somewhat of a drag. Virtually wherever you go, whether it’s the line up to check into a hotel, buy tickets, see an attraction of just get a taxi, you’re likely to be met with massive crowds. For anyone that hates crowds or suffers from claustrophobia, only visit Vegas during its off season months.
- Better Deals
In addition to hotel rooms other costs can soar during the peak times, as businesses and vendors often feel they can charge what they want due to the high demand. However, during the quieter times, you’re much more likely to find fair and impressive deals. For example, you may find that restaurants offer two for one deals or especially cheap fixed priced menus, and be able to score great coupons for top attractions and shows.
- More Time
The huge crowds in the summer can be a real time eater, often making it much more difficult to get from one place to another. The reduced crowds within off season times allow visitors to get to their destinations faster, both when walking and driving, which should provide more time to see and do everything they want during their stay. For anyone that wants to take their time and see it all during their Vegas trip should definitely visit during the quiet months of the year.
Consider travelling to Vegas off season to enjoy more value for your buck, lesser crowds and milder weather. Have fun!
