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Planning a trip to Las Vegas? Whether you’re traveling to Las Vegas in the fall, winter, spring, or summer, here’s what to pack for Vegas.

Las Vegas is a great city to visit if you’re looking for an inexpensive vacation destination. Depending on when you visit, prices can be incredibly cheap.

From $8 a night hotel rooms and $38 roundtrip flights on Frontier to Vegas, Sin City is the perfect spot for couples, girls’ getaways, solo female travel, and families.

With 150,259 hotel rooms and easy to get, the 10th busiest airport in the United States has 490 daily flights, it’s easy to understand why 42.5 million people visited Las Vegas last year.

Regardless of what type of traveler you are figuring out what to bring on vacation can be stressful. Skip the stress and stop worrying about what to pack to Vegas.

From what to wear in Vegas to essentials things you need in Las Vegas, packing for your trip is easy with this Las Vegas packing list. Never forget a thing with our ultimate packing list.

Instead of wasting precious vacation time buying what you forgot to bring on the Strip, save time and money knowing what to bring to Vegas. With this handy list you’ll have more time at the pool, play at the tables, dance at the night club, see a show, and relax at the spa.

Get ready for your Las Vegas vacation. Here are my recommendations on things to pack for Vegas. Whether you’re packing a suitcase or two or a weekend bag, remember to save space by using packing cubes.

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Sunglasses

Casino lights aren’t the only dazzling bright lights on the Vegas Strip. The desert sun is bright and the glare from the sidewalks intense. So you’ll want to pack a pair of sunglasses for your trip to Las Vegas.

You’ll love these classic mirrored aviator Ray-Bans. For the value luxury lover, these Rose Gold pilot sunglasses are just the ticket to look chic while staying on budget.

Frequently, lose your shades? Try these inexpensive unisex polarized sunglasses that are 100% UV blocking.

Sunglasses also come in handy for playing at the poker tables.

Walking Shoes

You’ll want to bring a comfortable pair of walking shoes for your visit to Las Vegas. Vegas casinos are huge and the walk from one casino to another is a Vegas block.

A casino can take up an entire block or two. Even if the casino you’re walking to is next door, that walk could take you up to 10 minutes. Protect your feet and avoid knee and back pain with good walking shoes.

These light, casual walking sneakers will keep your feet happy all day. A generous toe box means no cramped toes, perfect for wide feet. Because they don’t have laces, you’ll get through airport security fast.

Planning a day trip to the Narrows? Grab these waterproof walking shoes with a removable footbed. These shoes are recommended if you have plantar fasciitis.

Sunscreen

Whether you’re lounging at the pool, walking from casino to casino, or taking a day trip from Las Vegas to the Valley of Fire or Zion National Park, bring sunscreen. Even in the winter, the sun’s UV rays can wreak havoc on your skin.

This water-resistant, non-greasy sunscreen has an SPF of 100 and is TSA approved to fit in a carryon bag. Other sunscreens to bring to Vegas include Coola Suncare Organic Body Spray, Neutrogena Sensitive Skin Sunscreen Lotion, and Bare Republic Mineral Lotion.

Swim Suit

Planning time poolside? Yes, ladies, you need an adorable bathing suit for Vegas pool parties and cool trunks for guys.

Finding the perfect swim suit that’s flattering yet functional is like finding a unicorn. But these bathing suits are just that.

The Ella top provides modest coverage while giving you the most sun exposure and keeping the girls safely tucked in. The Atalia offers modest coverage with an attractively detailed razorback.

While the Margot is the perfect swimsuit top that can also be worn as a tank top. You’ll save space and have a cute suit to wear in and around the pool.

Remember to bring a pair of flipflops and a cute swimsuit cover-up. These flip flops are comfortable to wear walking the Strip and will save room in your bag because you can bring one less pair of shoes.

Hat

A cute straw floppy beach hat that’s foldable, of course. Perfect for sitting by the casino pool, and/or looking cute when stopping at all the Instagram worthy spots in Las Vegas like Seven Magic Mountains.

Daybag

Add a day bag to your list when thinking about what to pack to Las Vegas. This anti-theft backpack/daypack can hold a 15″ laptop and has two side pockets for water bottles. It also doubles as a personal sized item when flying on Frontier, Spirit, or Allegiant.

Refillable Water Bottle

It’s hot in Vegas, even during the winter. All that walking around, adult beverages, and the dry desert air will dehydrate you. Bring a refillable water bottle to stay hydrated.

This dual insulated stainless steel insulated water bottle has a handle loop making it easy to carry or attach to your day bag with a carabiner.

Pro-tip: You can fill it with other beverages besides water. 🙂

Little Black Dress

Las Vegas is one of those cities where anything goes and you’ll see a variety of fashion styles. With all the celebrity chef restaurants in Las Vegas you’ll want to pack a little black dress and a button down shirt and khakis for guys.

I love this little black dress. It’s casual add accessories to dress it up. The wicking fabric means you’ll stay cool when it’s hot in Vegas and it doesn’t wrinkle!

Pro-tip: Most hotel rooms have irons but bring a travel garment steamer if your clothes have to be ironed.

Light Jacket or Sweater

Walking in from the Las Strip into a casino the immediate blast of air conditioning will be a welcome relief. But after a few hours, it can get pretty chilly so you’ll want to pack a light jacket, sweater, or cardigan.

This cardigan is soft, has two pockets, and comes in 31 different colors. While this asymmetric sweater doesn’t have pockets but is bit more fashionable.

Camera

What’s a vacation without a camera? When traveling to Las Vegas and considering what to pack, be sure to add this compact travel camera that fits in your pocket.

Although designed for vloggers, this compact camera is perfect for snapping quick photos and filming videos for YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram.

Portable Charger

Walking the Strip takes a lot out of you and your smartphone, especially if you use your phone to take photos. Remember to pack a portable charger for your trip to Las Vegas.

This compact portable charger rapidly charges your phone so you won’t miss a single photo, text, or social media post.

Portable Fan

Saying it gets hot in Las Vegas is like saying it’s cold in Antarctica. It’s a given. Be sure to pack a portable fan.

This portable rechargeable mini fan has three speeds. You can wear this fan around your neck or sit it on the table next to you while relaxing at the pool.

VPN

When staying at a hotel in Las Vegas keep your email and accounts safe by using a VPN. The VPNs I recommend are Surfshark and TunnelBear.

White Noise Machine

Having a hotel room overlooking the Vegas Strip offers great views, but can noisy when trying to sleep. If you’re a light sleeper or have trouble sleeping in possible loud conditions, consider packing a white noise machine.

This white noise sound machine has six different sounds and is travel-friendly. You can even use it to get your baby to sleep!

Consider also packing a sleep mask and/or ear plugs.

Hand Sanitizer

One thing you should pack for your Las Vegas trip is hand sanitizer. With so many people visiting and touching everything from door handles, casino chips, and the slot machines hand sanitizer is a must.

This moisturizing hand sanitizer keeps your hands germ-free. Put in these keychain bottles and clip onto your purse and/or backpack.

Travel Insurance

It’s a smart idea to buy travel insurance for your trip to Vegas.

Conclusion

Don’t waste precious vacation time in Las Vegas buying what you forgot to bring on the Strip. Use this handy list and have more time at the pool, play at the tables, see a show, and relax at the spa. 

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Melissa

Wednesday 13th of January 2021

Great list! You have included several items that I would not have thought to pack, like the white noise machine. I can imagine that having a room on the Las Vegas strip would get very noisy and this would be great to have, especially if you have kids with you. I love the idea of the little black dress to, seems like it would be fitting for a variety of different situations.

Mimmie Human

Wednesday 13th of January 2021

Awesome packing list with great tips.

Lia Pontarelli

Wednesday 13th of January 2021

Comfortable shoes are a must! We did so much walking! Back and forth up and down the strip, and going in to check out all the beautiful buildings. We visited Las Vegas at the beginning of January and it never got too warm, but layers are always a good idea! I'd like to visit again when it's warmer to see the pool areas come to life.

Linda (LD Holland)

Wednesday 13th of January 2021

A good list for packing for Las Vegas. Good to remind people that the temperatures do vary. We were there once and went into the hills and found snow. Our sandals did not work well! Also a great reminder about VPNs for public networks.

Eric Gamble

Tuesday 12th of January 2021

Great list on what to pack for Las Vegas! I can personally attest to wearing Sun Screen and sunglasses. It is so bright in Vegas even during the winter months. But I have gotten wicked sun burns sitting around the different pools in Vegas. So please make sure you have strong sunscreen no matter how golden you already are cause that sun burns quickly!

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