Las Vegas was named in 1829 by Spanish explorer Rafael Rivera for "the meadows". Native Americans inhabited the valley over 10,000 years ago. Area became US territory after Spanish-Mexican War. Mormon missionaries established fort in 1855, later abandoned
The Palazzo is a luxury hotel and casino located on Las Vegas' Paradise Strip. Construction began in September 2004, opening in January 2008. Project cost $1.9 billion and features 3,066 suites in 50-story tower. Site previously housed Tam O'Shanter motel from 1959
Built on former Sands Hotel site in 1996, opened May 4, 1999. Construction began April 1997, completed December 1999. Featured 3,036 suites in 35-story tower, expanded to 4,049 in Venezia tower. World's second-largest hotel-casino complex with 7,100 rooms
Las Vegas is Nevada's most populous city and Clark County's seat. Population reached 641,903 in 2020, with 2,227,053 in metropolitan area. Known as "Entertainment Capital of the World" and "Gambling Capital". Hosts over 40.8 million visitors annually
Founded in 20th century as desert-bound railroad service centre. Became fastest-growing metropolis in American West. Metropolitan area contains three-fourths of Nevada's population. Area covers 83 square miles with 2020 population of 641,903
KAYAK offers car rental deals from $21/day in Las Vegas. Average daily rental cost is $42, with luxury cars costing $150. 51 car rental agencies operate in Las Vegas. Most companies accept international insurance and liability coverage