Booking choice: The LA and Hollywood day trip, from $280 per person. Check dates Compare the options below
A Los Angeles day tour from Las Vegas is priced like a premium excursion because it is one: a driver-guide, a vehicle and about 540 miles of driving for a small group. The headline prices sit close together, so the real comparison is what each one includes.
Prices below are the live Viator from-prices in USD in 2026. They move with the season, so the checkout price is the one that counts.
The quick answer
The three LA day trips from Las Vegas cost $280 to $300 per person, and children pay the same as adults. The most reviewed one ($280) includes a hot restaurant lunch; the breakfast-and-lunch tour ($287) includes a sandwich lunch; the six-seat tour ($300) includes snacks but no meals. Driver tips are extra on all of them.
How much is a Las Vegas to Los Angeles day tour?
The small-group day trips cost from $280 to $300 per person on Viator in 2026, with a premium small-van version from $789.
All three standard tours include Strip hotel pickup and drop-off, a driver-guide and the main LA stops. What changes is the food, the group size and the extra viewpoints.
| Tour | From | Food | Group | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA & Hollywood day trip | $280 | Hot restaurant lunch, snacks | Max 14 | 4.8 (1,739) |
| Breakfast & lunch day trip | $287 | Light breakfast, sandwich lunch | Max 13 | 4.2 (313) |
| Six-seat LA day tour | $300 | Snacks and water only | Max 6 | 5.0 (25) |
| Premium small-van tour | $789 | Muffins and lunch | 7-seat van | 4.8 (269) |
Lunch in the price and 1,700+ reviews: check dates for the most reviewed day trip.
Check dates for the LA and Hollywood day tripWhat is included in the price?
Hotel pickup and drop-off, the driver-guide, the vehicle and the free stops are included on every tour; food depends on the tour.
The most reviewed tour lists a Mercedes vehicle with air conditioning and Wi-Fi, snacks and bottled water all day, a hot lunch at a restaurant, and all fees and taxes. None of the stops charge admission: the pier, Rodeo Drive and the Walk of Fame are free to visit.
Is lunch included?
Yes on two of the three day trips: a hot restaurant lunch on the most reviewed tour and a sandwich or salad on the breakfast-and-lunch tour.
On the breakfast-and-lunch tour you choose ham and cheese, turkey, Italian, veggie or a garden salad when you book. The six-seat tour includes snacks, water and Wi-Fi but no meals, so budget for lunch in Santa Monica or Hollywood.
What costs extra on the day?
The driver's tip on every tour, lunch on the six-seat tour, and anything you buy at the stops.
Guests repeatedly advise bringing cash to tip the driver-guide. Street performers on Hollywood Boulevard also ask for money for photos, so agree a price first. Souvenirs at the pier and drinks beyond the included water are on you.
Want lunch and snacks covered? The most reviewed tour includes a hot restaurant lunch and water all day.
Explore the LA and Hollywood day tripDo children pay less?
No. On all three Vegas day trips, every seat costs the same, whatever the age.
The most reviewed tour accepts children from age 5 and has child seats on request; the premium tour starts at age 7. Fourteen hours is a long day for small children, so think about whether a night in LA suits your family better.
Why is the premium tour so much more?
It is sold as a private-style tour in a seven-seat van, priced from $789 per person on Viator.
It starts earlier, at about 4 AM, and spends longer on Hollywood Boulevard, about 90 minutes, plus a Hollywood Sign stop and the Sunset Strip. One guest notes they shared the van with other parties, so do not assume you will be alone. Check the price for your group size at checkout.
Is it cheaper to fly to LA instead?
Often, yes, if you can stay a night: a short flight plus a $95 to $99 LA city tour can cost less and gives you seven hours in the city.
The catch is the hotel and the airport time. If you only have one day and want to sleep in Las Vegas again tonight, the day tour is the simpler choice. See day trip vs staying a night for the full comparison.
Staying a night in LA? The full-day city tour gives you seven and a half hours with lunch.
Check dates for the full-day LA city tourHow far ahead should you book?
At least two days ahead, and a week or more for weekends and holidays.
The most reviewed tour only guarantees hotel pickup if you book more than 48 hours before departure, because pickups are assigned in advance. Every tour cancels free up to 24 hours before, so booking early costs nothing.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before: lock in your date and keep your options open.
Check dates for the LA and Hollywood day tripFrequently asked questions
Is the price per person or per vehicle?
The three standard day trips are priced per person. The premium small-van tour is also shown per person on Viator; check the total for your group at checkout.
Are taxes and fees included?
Yes. The most reviewed tour lists all fees and taxes as included. Driver tips are not.
Do I need cash on the tour?
Bring some cash for the driver's tip and for street performers if you take photos with them. Cards work for food and souvenirs.
Can I cancel and get my money back?
Yes, every tour here can be cancelled for a full refund up to 24 hours before the start time.
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before on every option. Prices are from-prices in USD and move with the season.
Los Angeles & Hollywood Small-Group Day Trip
- Strip hotel pickup and drop-off (about 6 AM; time confirmed two days before)
- Driver-guide with live commentary in an air-conditioned Mercedes with Wi-Fi
- Hot lunch at a restaurant, plus snacks and bottled water all day
Hollywood Day Trip with Breakfast & Lunch
- Hotel pickup and drop-off on the Strip and Downtown (about 5 AM)
- Light breakfast, a sandwich or salad lunch (choose when booking), snacks and water
- Santa Monica Pier (1 hour) and the Hollywood Walk of Fame (1 hour)
LA Day Tour: Santa Monica, Beverly Hills & Hollywood
- Pickup from your Las Vegas hotel (about 5 AM), at most 6 travelers
- Santa Monica Pier (1 hour) and Rodeo Drive (45 minutes)
- Hollywood Boulevard, the TCL Chinese Theatre, the Walk of Fame and the Dolby Theatre
