Where Can I Find Free Parking on the Las Vegas Strip?

Update (October 2026): free parking on the Las Vegas Strip now comes down to two resorts for everyone, Treasure Island and SAHARA, plus partial deals elsewhere. MGM Resorts and Caesars Entertainment charge $20 to $25 a day for self-parking at their Strip properties, Wynn and Encore charge $25 after three free hours, and Fontainebleau gives every visitor the first hour free. Nevada residents and higher-tier loyalty members still park free or for the first three hours at most resorts.

Las Vegas casinos used to treat parking as part of the welcome, on the logic that a parked car meant a guest who would eat, drink and play. Those days are mostly over. The list below is built from each operator’s own parking page, checked on 8 October 2026, so you know where to leave the car, what it costs and which loyalty card or licence gets it waived. Rates rise for special events (Allegiant Stadium, T-Mobile Arena and Sphere nights in particular), and resident discounts are often switched off on those nights.

Strip Casinos With Free Parking (October 2026)

Both sit north of Spring Mountain Road, a fair walk from the centre Strip. Tip your valet: free valet is still a service people expect to tip for.

Partly Free: First Hours or Special Groups

MGM Resorts Strip Parking Fees

MGM’s rates apply at Bellagio, ARIA, Vdara, The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay, W Las Vegas, Park MGM, The Reserve at Park MGM, New York-New York, Luxor and Excalibur.

How to Park Free at MGM Resorts

• MGM Rewards Pearl, Gold, Platinum or NOIR: free self-parking. Insert your MGM Rewards card at the exit gate.
• MGM Rewards Gold, Platinum or NOIR: free valet as well.
• MGM Rewards Mastercard holders: free self-parking with the card at the exit gate.
• Nevada residents: first 3 hours of self-parking free with a valid Nevada driver licence, except during special events. Scan the licence at the exit gate, not at the pay-on-foot kiosks, or you lose the free hours.

A paid 24-hour ticket gives in-and-out privileges within the same parking type across all MGM Las Vegas resorts. Non-hotel guests get no in-out privileges.

Caesars Entertainment Strip Parking Fees

How to Park Free at Caesars Resorts

• Caesars Rewards Platinum, Diamond and Seven Stars: free self-parking and valet at the Las Vegas properties. Your card must be with you.
• Caesars Rewards Credit Card: holders are upgraded to Platinum after their first purchase within 90 days of approval, which unlocks free parking. The credit card itself cannot be scanned to validate parking; use the Rewards card.
• Nevada residents: up to the first 3 hours free with a valid Nevada driver licence at Caesars Palace, The Vanderpump Hotel, Paris, Horseshoe, Flamingo, Harrah’s and The LINQ, excluding event nights. Planet Hollywood offers its first-hour-free rule instead.

Valet charges at Caesars start immediately, with no grace period, and you pay again each time you valet at a Caesars property other than the one you are staying at.

Other Strip Resorts

Strip Resorts That No Longer Exist

Older free-parking lists still name two resorts you cannot park at any more. The Tropicana closed on 2 April 2024 and was demolished in October 2024 to clear the site for the planned Athletics ballpark. The Mirage closed on 17 July 2024 and is being redeveloped as a Hard Rock resort. Our earlier version of this page also listed The Venetian, The Palazzo and Wynn as free; that is no longer true for ordinary visitors.

Free Parking Just Off the Strip

If you do not mind a short drive or rideshare to the Strip itself, off-Strip casinos are often the easiest free option. South Point, on Las Vegas Boulevard South, offers complimentary parking and is home to one of the best-value buffets in town (see our Garden Buffet review). Local news station 8 News Now reported in 2026 that Virgin Hotels Las Vegas had free parking, OYO Hotel & Casino gave the first three hours free and Westgate listed a $10 self-parking rate. Those are secondary reports, so confirm at the garage.

Tips for Cheaper Parking in Las Vegas

1. Pick the right loyalty programme. MGM Rewards Pearl is the lowest tier that removes self-parking fees at twelve MGM Strip resorts. At Caesars you need Platinum.
2. Use your Nevada licence if you have one. Locals get three free hours at most MGM, Caesars and Venetian garages, and full free parking at Fontainebleau, Resorts World (Nevada plates) and the STRAT.
3. Park once, walk the block. An MGM 24-hour ticket gives in-out privileges across MGM’s Las Vegas resorts for hotel guests, so a single fee can cover several stops.
4. Avoid event nights. Event pricing replaces normal rates and usually cancels resident discounts. MGM sells reserved event parking for Allegiant Stadium in advance.
5. Do not lose the ticket. Lost-ticket fees are steep. Pay at a kiosk before you return to your car to speed up the exit, but if you are a Nevada resident claiming free hours at MGM, scan your licence at the exit gate instead.
6. Weekdays are cheaper. MGM and Venetian rates rise on Friday; most Caesars rates rise from Thursday.

Saving on parking leaves more of the budget for the fun stuff. If that includes the tables, set a limit before you walk in. The National Problem Gambling Helpline is open 24/7 on 1-800-MY-RESET, and our responsible gaming page has more tips. For more Vegas and casino reading, visit the Casino Bros blog or our article on how popular blackjack is.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Las Vegas Strip casinos have free parking?

As of October 2026, Treasure Island and SAHARA offer free self-parking and free valet. Fontainebleau gives every visitor the first hour free, Wynn and Encore the first three hours, and Planet Hollywood the first hour.

How much does parking cost at MGM resorts in Las Vegas?

Self-parking at MGM’s Strip resorts is $20 Monday to Thursday and $25 Friday to Sunday for up to 24 hours, $20 a day for registered hotel guests, and valet is $40 a day. MGM Rewards Pearl members and above park free.

Is parking free at Caesars Palace?

Not for most visitors. Self-parking is $25 a day ($20 for hotel guests) and valet is $50 a day. Caesars Rewards Platinum, Diamond and Seven Stars members park free, and Nevada residents get up to the first three hours free, except on event nights.

Is parking free at Wynn Las Vegas?

Only for registered hotel guests, qualifying Wynn Rewards tiers and some other groups. Other visitors get the first three hours free and then pay $25 a day. Valet is $40 a day.

Do Nevada residents park free on the Strip?

Usually for the first three hours at MGM, Caesars (except Planet Hollywood) and Venetian garages, excluding special events. Fontainebleau, Resorts World (Nevada plates) and the STRAT offer free parking to residents.

Is there free parking near the Strip?

Yes. South Point on Las Vegas Boulevard South offers complimentary parking, and other off-Strip casinos often do too. Check each property’s current policy before you go.