Free Parking in Las Vegas: Where to Park for Free in 2026
Parking on the Strip is not the free-for-all it used to be, but you can still avoid the fees if you know where to go. For free parking in Las Vegas in 2026, three Strip resorts still offer completely free self-parking: Sahara, Treasure Island, and Circus Circus. Several others give you a free grace period, and almost everything off-Strip and downtown is free. Here is the full breakdown of where to park for free and who now charges.
Where to Find Free Parking in Las Vegas on the Strip
These Strip resorts still let you self-park for free:
- Sahara Las Vegas: free unlimited self-parking across its structures.
- Treasure Island: free garage parking, 24/7.
- Circus Circus: complimentary self-parking, 24/7.
A few others offer a free grace period. Wynn and Encore give you the first 3 hours free before charging around $20. Fontainebleau offers the first hour free, and Planet Hollywood gives non-guests the first hour free before fees kick in.
Who Charges for Parking in Las Vegas
Most of the big operators now charge, so budget accordingly:
- MGM Resorts (Bellagio, ARIA, MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay, New York-New York, Park MGM, The Cosmopolitan, and more): about $20 on weekdays and $25 on weekends for 24 hours, with valet around $40.
- Caesars Entertainment (Caesars Palace, Flamingo, Paris, Planet Hollywood, The LINQ, and more): depending on the property, non-guests pay between $18 – $25 per day with valet around $40 – $50.
Hotel guests at these properties often get reduced or included self-parking, and Caesars Rewards and MGM status tiers can waive the fee, so check your tier before you pay.
Free Parking Off the Strip and Downtown
Leave the Strip and parking is almost always free. Off-Strip resorts including Red Rock, the Palms, the Rio, and Green Valley Ranch offer complimentary self-parking. Downtown, casinos like the Plaza, the Golden Nugget, Downtown Grand, and El Cortez provide free parking for guests, and there are free and cheap lots around Fremont Street. If you are visiting the Strip on a budget, parking off-Strip or downtown and taking a short rideshare in can save you real money.
How to Avoid Parking Fees Entirely
The simplest fix is to stay somewhere that does not charge. Our guide to Las Vegas hotels with no resort fees pairs well with free-parking properties for a lower-cost trip. You can also skip the car altogether and let us handle transport. Compare stays on our Las Vegas hotels page, and our VIP concierge team can arrange rides and airport transfers so parking is never your problem.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Las Vegas Strip hotels have free parking?
Sahara, Treasure Island, and Circus Circus offer free self-parking to all visitors in 2026. Wynn, Encore, and Fontainebleau offer a free grace period.
Do MGM and Caesars charge for parking?
Yes. MGM charges about $20 – $25 for 24 hours, and Caesars charges non-guests roughly $18 – $23, though hotel guest and rewards tiers can reduce or waive it.
Where is free parking downtown in Las Vegas?
The Plaza, Golden Nugget, Downtown Grand, and El Cortez offer free parking for guests, along with free and cheap lots near Fremont Street.
Is there free parking off the Strip?
Yes. Off-Strip resorts like Red Rock, the Palms, the Rio, and Green Valley Ranch offer complimentary self-parking.
Parking fees are avoidable with a little planning, whether you park free at Sahara, use a grace period, or base yourself off-Strip. And if you would rather skip driving entirely, let Red Carpet VIP handle your transport so you never think about a garage again.
Sources: Vegas4Locals, 8 News Now.
