Projected Celebrations for Memorial Day in Las Vegas Dampened Compared to 2024 Forecasts
Record Travel Expected for 2025 Memorial Day Weekend
Published on May 24, 2025, 10:52h. Last updated on May 24, 2025, 10:53h.
Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer, and this year, Las Vegas is set to welcome a significant number of visitors. According to AAA, a record 45.1 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles during the holiday period, with Las Vegas being one of the top destinations. Hertz confirmed the city's popularity, reporting high demand for rental cars.
The Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority (LVCVA) anticipates a influx of 340,000 visitors to Southern Nevada during the four-day stretch, a slight decrease from the 2024 holiday. Despite the slight dip, Strip casino hotels are near capacity, and remaining rooms command steep rates.
Hotel rates in Las Vegas this weekend are proving to be as hot as the daily highs, which are expected to reach nearly 100 degrees Fahrenheit. A two-night stay at Wynn or Encore Las Vegas for the weekend will cost $720, including all resort fees following a recent change at the Federal Trade Commission. The Venetian is currently asking $1,149 per night (with the Palazzo sold out), the Bellagio $617, and The Cosmopolitan $794. Even budget-friendly hotels like Treasure Island and Oyo are asking $448 and $165 per night, respectively. However, options like The Strat, Westgate, and certain off-Strip properties can be found for under $200 per night.
Visitors can expect a variety of daytime and nighttime activities throughout the Strip and the Valley. Many casinos are hosting pool parties with A-list celebrities and DJs during the day, while David Guetta performs at the Fontainebleau's LIV, Tyga spins at MGM Grand's Hakkasan, and Kenny Chesney, Bruno Mars, Sebastian Maniscalco, and Whitney Cummings are among the acts performing concerts.
In 2024, a total of 41.7 million people visited Las Vegas, a 2% increase from 2023 and the highest number since 2019. Convention numbers, however, remained flat compared to the previous year. Hotel occupancy was down 1% in the first quarter of 2025, but casino revenue in Clark County and on the Strip has seen a slight increase compared to the same period last year.
While rates are generally higher during Memorial Day weekend, there are opportunities to find deals that fit different budgets by booking early and taking advantage of special promotions. Travelers are encouraged to plan ahead to secure better rates and enjoy all that Las Vegas offers during this holiday weekend.
- Memorial Day weekend in 2025 is expected to see a record 45.1 million Americans travel, with Las Vegas being one of the top destinations.
- Hertz confirmed the city's popularity, reporting high demand for rental cars during the holiday.
- The Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority (LVCVA) anticipates an influx of 340,000 visitors to Southern Nevada.
- Despite a slight decrease from the 2024 holiday, Strip casino hotels are near capacity with remaining rooms commanding steep rates.
- Hotel rates in Las Vegas for the weekend are expected to reach nearly $100 degrees Fahrenheit, with a two-night stay at Wynn or Encore Las Vegas costing $720.
- Visitors can expect a variety of daytime and nighttime activities throughout the Strip and the Valley, including pool parties, concerts, and performances by celebrities and DJs.
- In 2024, a total of 41.7 million people visited Las Vegas, a 2% increase from 2023 and the highest number since 2019.
- Convention numbers remained flat compared to the previous year, while hotel occupancy was down 1% in the first quarter of 2025.
- However, casino revenue in Clark County and on the Strip has seen a slight increase compared to the same period last year.
- While rates are generally higher during Memorial Day weekend, opportunities to find deals that fit different budgets by booking early and taking advantage of special promotions exist.
- Travellers are encouraged to plan ahead to secure better rates and enjoy all that Las Vegas offers during this holiday weekend.
- Responsible gambling practices are essential, and travelers should be mindful of them while experiencing the casino-and-gambling culture in Las Vegas.
