Choosing the right rental class for the drive you want
Sedan, compact SUV, full-size SUV or convertible — matched to real Las Vegas routes rather than marketing copy.
The road deskJuly 14, 20266 min read
Most Las Vegas drives are paved, well graded and perfectly happy with a mid-size sedan. Renting a truck for Red Rock is a comfort choice, not a necessity.
Two travellers with carry-ons: a compact or mid-size sedan. Better fuel economy, easier garage parking on the Strip, lower daily rate.
Four travellers with full luggage: a compact SUV at minimum. The bags, not the people, are what fills the car.
Mount Charleston in winter: a vehicle with all-wheel drive and real tyres. Chain restrictions do appear on the upper road after snow.
Convertibles photograph beautifully and cook you between eleven and four in summer. Take one in spring or autumn, not July.
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