The Best Cheap Hotels on the Las Vegas Strip (2026)

You can stay right on the Las Vegas Strip without paying a Strip price. The average Strip room went for about $206 a night in 2024, yet a short walk from those marquee resorts sit a dozen hotels where a room often lands under $100 on a slow night. This guide ranks the 12 best cheap hotels on the Las Vegas Strip for 2026, with each one’s real 2026 resort fee, its location on the Strip, and who it suits best. We also cover the part most budget lists skip: the resort fee that quietly erases the deal, and how to get from the airport to a cheap hotel, and around a four-mile Strip, without blowing your savings on surge pricing.

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The Resort Fee Catch Every Budget Traveler Misses

The single biggest mistake budget travelers make in Las Vegas is booking on the advertised room rate alone. Nearly every Strip hotel adds a mandatory daily resort fee on top, charged per room per night, and at the cheap end of the Strip that fee often costs more than the room does on a slow weeknight. A federal rule that took effect in May 2025 now requires hotels and booking sites to show the all-in price up front, which helps, but the fee itself has not gone away. The chart below shows the 2026 resort-fee tiers across the budget Strip hotels before tax.

South Strip: The Cheapest Big Resorts

The south end of the Strip, anchored by the MGM resorts around Tropicana Avenue, holds the lowest-priced full-size casino hotels in the city. You trade a center-Strip address for real savings and, in the case of Excalibur and Luxor, the convenience of a free tram linking them to one another and to Mandalay Bay.

1 Excalibur Hotel & Casino

Excalibur is the consensus pick for the cheapest big-name hotel on the Strip, a castle-themed resort that was the largest hotel in the world when it opened in 1990 and still runs nearly 4,000 rooms. The theming is dated in the fun, kitschy way that keeps rates low, but the rooms were renovated in recent years, the pool complex is large, and a free tram connects you to Luxor and Mandalay Bay without stepping outside. For travelers who want a full casino resort on the Strip at the lowest possible entry price, this is the default answer.

• Vibe / Type: Castle-themed south-Strip mega-resort and casino
• Price: $ (one of the lowest on the Strip)
• Resort fee: About $45 per night plus tax (2026)
• Notable: Nearly 4,000 rooms, free tram to Luxor and Mandalay Bay, large pool complex, Dick’s Last Resort, all non-smoking rooms
• Address: 3850 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
• Phone: (702) 597-7777
• Website: Excalibur on mgmresorts.com

2 Luxor Hotel & Casino

Luxor gives you one of the most recognizable buildings in Las Vegas, the black glass pyramid with its Sphinx and the night sky beam, for a rate that rivals Excalibur next door. The pyramid rooms are reached by angled inclinator elevators and have the sloped outer wall, while the newer tower rooms are more conventional and a little quieter. Attractions like the Titanic artifact exhibit and a strong lineup of shows keep it lively, and the same free tram links it to Excalibur and Mandalay Bay. It is the budget pick for travelers who want a genuine Strip landmark as their home base.

• Vibe / Type: Iconic pyramid resort and casino, south Strip
• Price: $
• Resort fee: About $45 per night plus tax (2026)
• Notable: Pyramid and tower rooms, sky beam, Titanic artifact exhibit, Bodies exhibition, free tram to Excalibur and Mandalay Bay
• Address: 3900 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89119
• Phone: (702) 262-4000
• Website: Luxor on mgmresorts.com

3 New York-New York Hotel & Casino

New York-New York costs a little more than the pure bargain picks, but it packs the most fun per dollar on the south Strip. The resort recreates the Manhattan skyline, wraps the Big Apple Coaster around the exterior, and sits directly across from the MGM Grand at the busy Tropicana corner, which makes it far more central than its south-Strip neighbors. The Hershey’s Chocolate World, the lively Brooklyn-themed bars, and the pedestrian bridges to T-Mobile Arena and Park MGM add up to a value stay for travelers who care about atmosphere. Choose it when you want energy and a near-center location without a center-Strip price.

• Vibe / Type: New York City-themed resort and casino, south Strip
• Price: $$ (value)
• Resort fee: About $45 per night plus tax (2026)
• Notable: Big Apple Coaster, Manhattan skyline facade, Hershey’s Chocolate World, bridges to T-Mobile Arena and Park MGM
• Address: 3790 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
• Phone: (702) 740-6969
• Website: New York-New York on mgmresorts.com

Center Strip: Cheap Hotels in the Best Location

Center-Strip value hotels cost a bit more than the ends, but they put you in the thick of it, within walking distance of the most famous casinos, restaurants, and shows. For many budget travelers this is the sweet spot, because a slightly higher room rate can save you every transportation trip to the center of the action.

4 The LINQ Hotel + Experience

The LINQ is the best-value modern hotel at the dead center of the Strip, sitting at the foot of the open-air LINQ Promenade and the 550-foot High Roller observation wheel. The rooms are bright and contemporary after a full redesign, the vibe skews younger and social, and you step out the back into a pedestrian lane of bars, restaurants, and shops with no casino to cross. For a budget traveler who wants to be in the middle of everything with a fresh room, this is the center-Strip pick to beat.

• Vibe / Type: Modern, social center-Strip resort and casino
• Price: $$
• Resort fee: About $49.95 per night plus tax (2026)
• Notable: High Roller observation wheel, LINQ Promenade, Fly LINQ zipline, contemporary redesigned rooms
• Address: 3535 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
• Phone: (702) 731-3311
• Website: The LINQ on caesars.com

5 Flamingo Las Vegas

The Flamingo is the oldest resort still operating on the Strip, opened in 1946, and it remains one of the best center-Strip values. The location is its superpower, planted directly across from Caesars Palace and Bellagio, so the city’s biggest attractions are a short walk away. The free Flamingo Wildlife Habitat, with real flamingos and koi, is a genuinely pleasant break, and the Go rooms were refreshed in a bright, modern style. It is the classic-Vegas budget base for travelers who want history and an unbeatable location.

• Vibe / Type: Classic center-Strip resort and casino
• Price: $$
• Resort fee: About $49.95 per night plus tax (2026)
• Notable: Oldest Strip resort (1946), free Flamingo Wildlife Habitat, Go rooms, GO Pool, directly across from Caesars Palace
• Address: 3555 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
• Phone: (702) 733-3111
• Website: Flamingo on caesars.com

6 Harrah’s Las Vegas

Harrah’s is the easygoing, affordable center-Strip casino that puts fun ahead of flash. It sits beside The LINQ and across from Venetian and Mirage, so you are perfectly placed, and the outdoor Carnaval Court with its flair bartenders and live music is a reliable good time that costs nothing to enjoy. Rooms are simple and well-kept rather than fancy, which is exactly the trade a budget traveler wants in this location. Pick it when you want a lively, casual base in the center of the Strip without paying for a theme.

• Vibe / Type: Lively, casual center-Strip resort and casino
• Price: $$
• Resort fee: About $49.95 per night plus tax (2026)
• Notable: Carnaval Court outdoor bar, central location by The LINQ, steps to the High Roller and Promenade
• Address: 3475 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
• Phone: (702) 369-5000
• Website: Harrah’s on caesars.com

7 Treasure Island – TI Las Vegas

Treasure Island, now branded TI, is an independently owned resort at the north-center Strip, connected by a free tram to the Fashion Show Mall side and a short walk from The Venetian and Wynn. Being independent of the big casino chains, it often runs aggressive room deals, and the rooms are larger and more understated than its price suggests. The location gives you center-Strip access while sitting just far enough north to keep rates down. It is a smart value pick for travelers who want space and a mall next door.

• Vibe / Type: Independent north-center Strip resort and casino
• Price: $$
• Resort fee: About $49.95 per night plus tax (2026)
• Notable: Larger standard rooms, tram toward Fashion Show Mall, Mystere by Cirque du Soleil, walk to The Venetian
• Address: 3300 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
• Phone: (702) 894-7111
• Website: treasureisland.com

8 Horseshoe Las Vegas

Horseshoe Las Vegas, the former Bally’s, occupies one of the most central addresses on the entire Strip, sharing a corner with Paris and sitting across from Bellagio. The rebrand brought the storied Horseshoe gambling name to a no-frills, affordable property whose real selling point is that location, plus a free tram link toward the south Strip. Rooms are straightforward and comfortable rather than stylish. Book it when you want to be in the dead center of the Strip for a center-of-nowhere price and do not need resort bells and whistles.

• Vibe / Type: No-frills dead-center Strip resort and casino
• Price: $$
• Resort fee: About $49.95 per night plus tax (2026)
• Notable: Central corner by Paris and across from Bellagio, tram toward the south Strip, classic Horseshoe gambling brand
• Address: 3645 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
• Phone: (702) 967-4111
• Website: Horseshoe on caesars.com

9 Casino Royale (Best Western Plus)

Casino Royale is the budget traveler’s secret weapon: a small Best Western Plus hotel wedged directly on the Strip between The Venetian and the Mirage site, and the only hotel on the Strip that charges no resort fee at all. That single detail changes the math, because the advertised rate is close to the price you actually pay, and parking and Wi-Fi come included. The rooms are plain motel-plus rather than resort-grade, but you are standing in the dead center of the Strip for a fraction of the all-in cost of your neighbors. For pure value in the best location, nothing else competes.

• Vibe / Type: Small, no-resort-fee Best Western Plus on the center Strip
• Price: $ (lowest all-in cost)
• Resort fee: None, the only Strip hotel with no resort fee (2026)
• Notable: No resort fee, free parking and Wi-Fi, dead-center Strip location, on-site Denny’s and casino
• Address: 3411 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
• Phone: (702) 737-3500
• Website: casinoroyalehotel.com

North Strip: The Lowest Rates in Town

The north end of the Strip, past the center-Strip crowds, has the lowest room rates in Las Vegas because it is a longer walk to the busiest attractions. For a traveler on a tight budget, or anyone who plans to get around by car or ride anyway, these three deliver the most room for the least money.

10 Circus Circus Hotel & Casino

Circus Circus is the budget institution of the north Strip, open since 1968 and famous for posting some of the lowest room rates in the entire city. Its ace is the Adventuredome, a five-acre indoor theme park with roller coasters and rides, plus free circus acts under the big top, which makes it the rare Strip resort built for families on a budget. The rooms are basic and the property is sprawling, but for travelers who want a cheap Strip room with built-in kid-friendly fun, nothing matches the value. It is the first stop for families watching the bottom line.

• Vibe / Type: Family-friendly north-Strip resort and casino
• Price: $ (among the lowest rates in Las Vegas)
• Resort fee: About $45 per night plus tax (2026)
• Notable: Adventuredome indoor theme park, free circus acts, large RV park, open since 1968
• Address: 2880 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
• Phone: (702) 734-0410
• Website: circuscircus.com

11 The STRAT Hotel, Casino & Tower

The STRAT anchors the far north end of the Strip beneath the tallest observation tower in the United States, and its budget rooms buy you a genuinely distinctive stay. The SkyPod up top holds the city’s highest thrill rides and an observation deck with 360-degree views, and the resort refreshed its rooms and pool in recent years. You are a longer trip from the center-Strip action, which is exactly why the rates stay low. It is the pick for budget travelers who want a view and a thrill rather than a central address.

• Vibe / Type: Tower-topped north-Strip resort and casino
• Price: $
• Resort fee: About $49.95 per night plus tax (2026)
• Notable: Tallest observation tower in the U.S., SkyPod thrill rides, 360-degree observation deck, renovated rooms
• Address: 2000 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89104
• Phone: (702) 380-7777
• Website: thestrat.com

12 Sahara Las Vegas

Sahara Las Vegas is the step-up pick on the north Strip, a revived classic that reopened under a boutique-leaning, Moroccan-accented design that feels a notch more polished than its budget neighbors. The rooms are stylish, the property is calmer and less chaotic than the mega-resorts, and a Las Vegas Monorail station on site gives you a car-free link to the convention center and the center Strip. Its resort fee is the highest in this budget group, so weigh that against the nicer room. Choose it when you want a quieter, better-appointed north-Strip stay and still want to keep the room rate reasonable.

• Vibe / Type: Revamped, boutique-leaning north-Strip resort and casino
• Price: $$
• Resort fee: About $54.95 per night plus tax (2026)
• Notable: Moroccan-accented redesign, on-site Las Vegas Monorail station, quieter atmosphere, three towers
• Address: 2535 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
• Phone: (702) 737-2111
• Website: saharalasvegas.com

Get Around the Strip for a Flat Rate

How to Choose Your Cheap Strip Hotel

With a dozen genuinely cheap options, the decision comes down to three questions. Answer them in order and the right hotel usually narrows itself down fast.

One factor rarely makes anyone’s budget until they arrive: how you will actually get around. The Strip runs about four miles, and the cheapest hotels sit at the ends, so a $39 room at the north or south end can quietly cost you several surge-priced rideshare trips a day to reach the center. Factoring in transportation up front is what keeps a cheap room actually cheap.

All 12 Cheap Strip Hotels at a Glance

Where These Hotels Are on the Strip

The cheap hotels spread across the full length of the Strip, from Sahara and The STRAT at the north end to Excalibur and Luxor at the south. The map below shows the corridor so you can picture the distances before you book, because on a four-mile Strip, location is a budget decision as much as a convenience one.

Getting There Without Blowing Your Budget

Harry Reid International Airport is only about two to four miles from the Strip, but the last mile is where budgets break. Taxi lines back up after big arrivals, rideshare pickup zones are a long walk from baggage claim, and surge pricing spikes exactly when everyone lands, so a surprise $40 to $60 fare can undercut the whole point of a cheap room. Once you check in, the same problem repeats every time you head from a south or north-Strip bargain hotel to the center-Strip action.

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Source: Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority | Vegas4Locals Las Vegas Resort Fee Guide (2026)

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