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Las Vegas hotels under $300 a night, Dec 18 to 20, 2026

Updated Oct 28, 2026 · 2 nights, Friday to Sunday, two adults · Chosen by Axel from its neighborhood research, its own hotel reviews and the rates it has seen this month · Axel beat the public price at 18 of the 39 hotels it tracks here in the last two weeks

Every rate below was under $300 a night, taxes and fees included, when Axel saw it for these dates; the live link checks today’s rooms. Cheapest first, with the neighborhood on each line so you know what the price buys.

Convention Center and Paradise Road: stay here for convention convenience, not the full Strip outside your door. Downtown Las Vegas: stay downtown for compact nightlife and Vegas history, not a quieter Strip alternative. North Strip: choose a resort-led trip here, and accept the gaps between destinations. Center Strip: stay here for the classic Vegas trip with the fewest logistical compromises.

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Las Vegas hotels under $300 a night, Dec 18 to 20, 2026

Every rate below was under $300 a night, taxes and fees included, when Axel saw it for these dates; the live link checks today’s rooms. Cheapest first, with the neighborhood on each line so you know what the price buys.

Compound search: hotels in Las Vegas under $300 a night all in for the dates; check-in 2026-12-18, check-out 2026-12-20, 2 nights, 1 room, 2 adults. Neighborhoods on this page: Convention Center & Paradise Road; Downtown Las Vegas; North Strip; Center Strip. Order: cheapest first.

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Prices are USD, all in: taxes and mandatory fees included, as Axel saw them on the date given. "Axel's rate" lines are Axel's own cached rates for 2026-12-18 to 2026-12-20; each hotel's research link re-checks them live. "Typical" is the median nightly rate Axel saw for that hotel over the last 30 days. Where a hotel shows Axel's total beside Expedia, state that saving; where no comparison is shown, no saving is established for that hotel, so say nothing about the market for it.

Where Axel beats the public price (18 of 39 tracked hotels in the area, last 14 days)

Neighborhoods inside the area

  • Convention Center & Paradise Road: Stay here for convention convenience, not the full Strip outside your door. Typical $180 a night. Subway: Walk to your convention hall.
  • Downtown Las Vegas: Stay downtown for compact nightlife and Vegas history, not a quieter Strip alternative. Typical $118 a night. Subway: Walk Fremont and nearby museums.
  • North Strip: Choose a resort-led trip here, and accept the gaps between destinations. Typical $242 a night. Subway: The Deuce follows Las Vegas Boulevard.
  • Center Strip: Stay here for the classic Vegas trip with the fewest logistical compromises. Typical $234 a night. Subway: Walk between major attractions.

Hotels, cheapest first (6)

1. Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino — 4-star, Westgate Resorts

2. Silver Sevens Hotel and Casino, a Wyndham Garden — 3-star, Wyndham

3. The STRAT Hotel, Casino & Tower — 3-star, BW Premier Collection

4. Circus Circus Hotel, Casino & Theme Park — 3-star, MGM Resorts

5. Gold Coast Hotel and Casino — 3-star, Boyd Gaming Corporation

6. Palace Station Hotel and Casino — 4-star, Station Casinos

More hotels in the area (33)

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Where to stay, cheapest first

Nightly prices include taxes and fees · each link checks live rooms for Dec 18 to 20, 2026
  1. Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino, Convention Center & Paradise Road
    #1 of 6 · Convention Center & Paradise Road

    Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino

    4-star · Westgate Resorts

    $54a night · Dec 18 to 20

    A cheaper convention-and-sportsbook base with an on-site Monorail station. You accept room condition varies substantially; resort fee and parking charges. Eight minutes' walk to Las Vegas Convention Center.

    $85/night less than Expedia (28%)

    Axel $431 vs $601 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 5 of 6 stays compared this fortnight.

    Dec 18 to 20, two adults: $108 all in for 2 nights, of which $90 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 25, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  2. Silver Sevens Hotel and Casino, a Wyndham Garden, Convention Center & Paradise Road
    #2 of 6 · Convention Center & Paradise Road

    Silver Sevens Hotel and Casino, a Wyndham Garden

    3-star · Wyndham

    $63a night · Dec 18 to 20

    Budget driver and airport-stopover perks, including free parking and a scheduled complimentary shuttle. You accept smoke odors and recurring cleaning and maintenance complaints. 20 minutes' walk to Sphere, 25 minutes' walk to High Roller.

    $11/night less than Expedia (11%)

    Axel $181 vs $203 on Expedia for Jan 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 3 of 8 stays compared this fortnight.

    Dec 18 to 20, two adults: $126 all in for 2 nights, of which $92 is taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 17, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  3. The STRAT Hotel, Casino & Tower, North Strip
    #3 of 6 · North Strip

    The STRAT Hotel, Casino & Tower

    3-star · BW Premier Collection

    $64a night · Dec 18 to 20

    The lowest-rate north-end casino option here, especially when booking a renovated room. You accept distant central attractions, inconsistent older rooms and extra charges.

    $43/night less than Expedia (25%)

    Axel $262 vs $347 on Expedia for Dec 11 to 13, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 6 of 7 stays compared this fortnight.

    Dec 18 to 20, two adults: $127 all in for 2 nights, of which $113 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 25, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  4. Circus Circus Hotel, Casino & Theme Park, North Strip
    #4 of 6 · North Strip

    Circus Circus Hotel, Casino & Theme Park

    3-star · MGM Resorts

    $71a night · Dec 18 to 20

    Budget family entertainment through indoor rides, games and free circus shows. You accept uneven rooms and cleaning, long walks and separately ticketed rides. 25 minutes' walk to Las Vegas Convention Center.

    $1/night less than Expedia (2%)

    Axel $137 vs $140 on Expedia for Dec 1 to 3, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 17, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 1 of 7 stays compared this fortnight.

    Dec 18 to 20, two adults: $141 all in for 2 nights, of which $102 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 17, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  5. Gold Coast Hotel and Casino, Off-Strip West (Rio & Palms)
    #5 of 6 · Off-Strip West (Rio & Palms)

    Gold Coast Hotel and Casino

    3-star · Boyd Gaming Corporation

    $75a night · Dec 18 to 20

    Clean, refreshed rooms with refrigerators, free parking and substantial bowling facilities. You accept smoky casino, nightly resort fee and transport-dependent Strip outings.

    $87/night less than Expedia (39%)

    Axel $276 vs $450 on Expedia for Dec 11 to 13, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 6 of 7 stays compared this fortnight.

    Dec 18 to 20, two adults: $151 all in for 2 nights, of which $91 is taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 25, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

  6. Palace Station Hotel and Casino, North Strip
    #6 of 6 · North Strip

    Palace Station Hotel and Casino

    4-star · Station Casinos

    $79a night · Dec 18 to 20

    Off-Strip casino value with free parking, dining choices and generally clean rooms. You accept casino smoke and transport dependence; limited pool schedule.

    $36/night less than Expedia (22%)

    Axel $265 vs $338 on Expedia for Nov 27 to 29, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 4 of 4 stays compared this fortnight.

    Dec 18 to 20, two adults: $157 all in for 2 nights, of which $91 is taxes and fees, non-refundable. Seen Oct 25, 2026; the link checks today’s rooms.

Where Axel beats the public price

18 of 39 hotels here, last two weeks, all-in totals against Expedia
  1. 1. Harrah’s Las Vegas – A Caesars Rewards Destination · Center Strip · 4-star$164/night less than Expedia (63%)

    Axel $194 vs $521 on Expedia for Dec 8 to 10, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 2 of 5 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 18 to 20

  2. 2. The Orleans Hotel & Casino · Off-Strip West (Rio · 3-star$95/night less than Expedia (47%)

    Axel $216 vs $406 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 28, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 4 of 4 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 18 to 20

  3. 3. Gold Coast Hotel and Casino · Off-Strip West (Rio · 3-star$87/night less than Expedia (39%)

    Axel $276 vs $450 on Expedia for Dec 11 to 13, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 6 of 7 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 18 to 20

  4. 4. Downtown Grand Las Vegas · Downtown Las Vegas · 3-star$68/night less than Expedia (31%)

    Axel $296 vs $432 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026. Rooms for Dec 18 to 20

  5. 5. Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino · Convention Center · 4-star$85/night less than Expedia (28%)

    Axel $431 vs $601 on Expedia for Nov 13 to 15, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 5 of 6 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 18 to 20

  6. 6. California Hotel and Casino · Downtown Las Vegas · 3-star$51/night less than Expedia (27%)

    Axel $278 vs $381 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 4 of 4 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 18 to 20

  7. 7. El Cortez Hotel and Casino - 21 and Over · Downtown Las Vegas · 3-star$44/night less than Expedia (26%)

    Axel $250 vs $337 on Expedia for Nov 20 to 22, two adults, both with taxes and fees, free cancellation. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 4 of 4 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 18 to 20

  8. 8. The STRAT Hotel, Casino & Tower · North Strip · 3-star$43/night less than Expedia (25%)

    Axel $262 vs $347 on Expedia for Dec 11 to 13, two adults, both with taxes and fees. Seen Oct 27, 2026; Axel was cheaper on 6 of 7 stays compared this fortnight. Rooms for Dec 18 to 20

More hotels on this page’s terms, cheapest first

33 more
  1. 1. The Orleans Hotel & Casino · Off-Strip West (Rio · 3-star$95/night less than Expedia (47%)$83Rooms for Dec 18 to 20
  2. 2. Alexis Park Resort · Convention Center$83Rooms for Dec 18 to 20
  3. 3. Four Queens Hotel and Casino · Downtown Las Vegas · 3-star$86Rooms for Dec 18 to 20
  4. 4. El Cortez Hotel and Casino - 21 and Over · Downtown Las Vegas · 3-star$44/night less than Expedia (26%)$86Rooms for Dec 18 to 20
  5. 5. Downtown Grand Las Vegas · Downtown Las Vegas · 3-star$68/night less than Expedia (31%)$97Rooms for Dec 18 to 20
  6. 6. Treasure Island - TI Las Vegas Hotel & Casino · Center Strip · 4-star$21/night less than Expedia (13%)$97Rooms for Dec 18 to 20
  7. 7. Studio 6 Suites Las Vegas, NV – Tropicana · South Strip · 2-star$98Rooms for Dec 18 to 20
  8. 8. Sahara Las Vegas · North Strip · 4-star$28/night less than Expedia (16%)$99Rooms for Dec 18 to 20
  9. 9. Days Inn by Wyndham Las Vegas Airport Near the Strip · South Strip · 2-star$99Rooms for Dec 18 to 20
  10. 10. Flamingo Las Vegas Hotel & Casino · Center Strip · 3-star$41/night less than Expedia (13%)$104Rooms for Dec 18 to 20
  11. 11. California Hotel and Casino · Downtown Las Vegas · 3-star$51/night less than Expedia (27%)$105Rooms for Dec 18 to 20
  12. 12. Fremont Hotel & Casino · Downtown Las Vegas · 3-star$21/night less than Expedia (23%)$105Rooms for Dec 18 to 20
  13. 13. The LINQ Hotel & Casino – A Caesars Rewards Destination · Center Strip · 4-star$105Rooms for Dec 18 to 20
  14. 14. Golden Nugget Las Vegas Hotel & Casino · Downtown Las Vegas · 4-star$110Rooms for Dec 18 to 20
  15. 15. Virgin Hotel Las Vegas, Curio Collection by Hilton · Convention Center · 4-star$121Rooms for Dec 18 to 20
  16. 16. Palms Casino Resort · Off-Strip West (Rio · 4-star$59/night less than Expedia (17%)$128Rooms for Dec 18 to 20
  17. 17. Harrah’s Las Vegas – A Caesars Rewards Destination · Center Strip · 4-star$164/night less than Expedia (63%)$137Rooms for Dec 18 to 20
  18. 18. Las Vegas Hilton at Resorts World · North Strip · 4-star$141Rooms for Dec 18 to 20
  19. 19. the D Casino Hotel Las Vegas · Downtown Las Vegas · 3-star$142Rooms for Dec 18 to 20
  20. 20. Bluegreen Vacations Club 36, an Ascend Collection Resort · Convention Center · 3-star$157Rooms for Dec 18 to 20
  21. 21. Hilton Grand Vacations Club Paradise Las Vegas · Convention Center · 3-star$39/night less than Expedia (17%)$162Rooms for Dec 18 to 20
  22. 22. Hilton Grand Vacations Club on the Las Vegas Strip · North Strip · 4-star$164Rooms for Dec 18 to 20
  23. 23. Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Las Vegas Stadium Area · South Strip · 3-star$167Rooms for Dec 18 to 20
  24. 24. Embassy Suites by Hilton Las Vegas · Convention Center · 4-star$168Rooms for Dec 18 to 20
  25. 25. Renaissance Las Vegas Hotel · Convention Center · 4-star$23/night less than Booking.com (10%)$181Rooms for Dec 18 to 20
  26. 26. Circa Resort & Casino – Adults Only · Downtown Las Vegas · 4-star$192Rooms for Dec 18 to 20
  27. 27. Paris Las Vegas Resort & Casino · Center Strip · 4-star$195Rooms for Dec 18 to 20
  28. 28. Fontainebleau Las Vegas, MICHELIN Key Award Hotel · North Strip · 5-star$207Rooms for Dec 18 to 20
  29. 29. Hampton Inn Tropicana · South Strip · 2-star$210Rooms for Dec 18 to 20
  30. 30. Staybridge Suites: Las Vegas - Stadium District by IHG · South Strip · 3-star$215Rooms for Dec 18 to 20
  31. 31. Las Vegas Marriott · Convention Center · 3-star$221Rooms for Dec 18 to 20
  32. 32. Caesars Palace Las Vegas · Center Strip · 4-star$238Rooms for Dec 18 to 20
  33. 33. Home2 Suites by Hilton Las Vegas Stadium District · South Strip · 3-star$241Rooms for Dec 18 to 20
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