Moving to Las Vegas

Welcome to Your New Home in Nevada

Well known for its glitz and glamour, Las Vegas today is a fast-growing metropolitan area that offers something for everyone. Young professionals move to Vegas to explore career opportunities in hospitality, healthcare and tech. Retirees love the sunny weather and lower cost of living. And with two waterparks and children’s museums, Vegas is family-friendly, too.

About 2.8 million people call the Las Vegas metro area home. With beautiful outdoor spaces like Springs Preserve and world-class live shows, fine dining and casinos like Caesar’s Palace and the MGM Grand, you’ll always have plenty of things to do in the City of Lights.

We Can Help You Get Settled in Las Vegas

Moving to Las Vegas can be a daunting task, even if it’s just around the corner. We’re here to help. Penske has many convenient truck rental locations in metropolitan Las Vegas. To get you started, the Penske Metropolitan Las Vegas Team offers these simple moving and driving tips for the do-it-yourself mover:

Tips for Moving to Las Vegas

• Expect Las Vegas tourist traffic to begin as early as 11 a.m. on Fridays.
• Park your truck in large-vehicle designated areas in hotel lots to avoid towing and fines.
• Move in the early morning or evening when it’s cooler.

Tips for Driving in Las Vegas

• Navigate carefully — some Las Vegas street names change unexpectedly.
• Expect congestion on Tropicana Ave. near Las Vegas Blvd.
• Avoid Hoover Dam — trucks are prohibited.

10 Things To Know When You Move to Las Vegas

• 1. The Sun Always Shines in Vegas
  • Las Vegas averages nearly 300 sunny days a year, giving you plenty of time to enjoy the outdoors. Yes, it’s extremely hot in the summer (often hitting 100 degrees or higher), so air conditioning is a must. But it’s also mild throughout the winter. And Las Vegas only gets about 5 inches of rain annually, usually during monsoon season (late June – mid-September).
• 2. There Are Fantastic Neighborhoods All Over Las Vegas
  • Fabulous, modern neighborhoods are drawing new movers to Vegas. Summerlin, a master planned community, features parks, shops and a scenic view of Red Rock Canyon. Henderson has a family-friendly vibe with excellent schools. Centennial Hills provides access to modern homes and outdoor activities. Downtown Vegas delivers a big-city feel and a short drive to all the excitement on The Strip. And numerous 55+ communities make Vegas a hot spot for retirees.
• 3. Las Vegas Is Becoming a Tech and Entrepreneurial Hub
  • Jobs in gaming, software development and cybersecurity are attracting young people to Vegas. The city is home to Zappos, an e-commerce giant, and Switch, one of the world’s largest data centers. Entrepreneurs and remote employees are moving to Vegas to enjoy the attractions and warm weather while working. And major employers like Wynn Las Vegas, Las Vegas Sands, Boyd Gaming, University Medical Center and Allegiant Air are all here too.
• 4. You Can Hike — and Even Ski — When You Move to Vegas
  • Las Vegas is all about the outdoors. You’ll find 130 parks and recreational facilities inside the city itself. Up for a day trip? You can go mountain biking and hiking in the spectacular mountains of the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area. Man-made Lake Mead offers swimming, paddleboarding and water slides. And yes, you can go snowboarding, skiing and tubing in the Vegas area – Mount Charleston is just an hour away from the city.
• 5. Las Vegas Is for Families
  • As young families move to Vegas, the number of all-ages attractions is growing. Kids can see more than 2,000 animals — including stingrays and sharks — at the Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay. Water parks Cowabunga Bay in Henderson and Cowabunga Canyon in Summerlin offer multiple slides and attractions. Families will enjoy hands-on attractions at the Discovery Children’s Museum and the dinosaur exhibits at the Las Vegas Natural History Museum.
• 6. Las Vegas Has the World’s Most Spectacular Attractions
  • The Entertainment Capital of the World has an event for everyone. The legendary Las Vegas Strip is filled with magnificent casinos, larger-than-life attractions and incredible nightlife. The Fremont Street Experience features dining, shopping, street performers and even zip-lining. Immersive venues like The Sphere redefine live events. And the world’s most famous musicians call Vegas home, from Bruno Mars and Carrie Underwood to Adele and Lenny Kravitz.
• 7. You’ll Find Celebrity Chefs All Over Vegas
  • Guy Fieri, Gordon Ramsay, Joël Robuchon and José Andrés all have restaurants in Vegas. Dining hot spots Nobu, Mizumi and Raku serve up sushi and other authentic Asian cuisine. And of course, all-you-can-eat buffets are a Vegas staple.
• 8. Vegas Is Becoming a Major Sports Capital
  • The sports scene is exploding in Vegas, led by the 2023 Stanley Cup-winning Vegas Golden Knights of the NHL. The NFL’s iconic Raiders now call Vegas home, and so does the WNBA’s Las Vegas Aces. Vegas is a destination for major UFC fights and boxing matches. Motorsports fans can catch the F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix or attend NASCAR races at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. And with nearly 70 golf courses and mild winter weather, you can golf year-round in Vegas.
• 9. The Cost of Living in Las Vegas Is Affordable
  • The cost of living in Vegas is slightly below the national average and less than many other major metropolitan areas. The average monthly rent is $1,472. And while housing runs a bit higher in Vegas (an average price of $518,876), there are no state income taxes in Nevada.
• 10. You’ll Need a Car To Get Around Vegas
  • While the Las Vegas Monorail and the double-decker Deuce bus circle the strip, you’ll definitely need a car to explore all that Vegas has to offer, especially if you live in any of the suburban neighborhoods in the metro area.

We Offer Complete Service When Moving to Las Vegas

Whether you’re moving to a new condo at The Lakes, a mid-century home in Paradise Palms, or anywhere in Cook County, the Penske Metropolitan Las Vegas Team is ready to help.

• Get everything for your move from Penske and our moving partners. See Moving Supplies & Services.
• We operate over 100,000 vehicles at more than 2,500 locations.

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