Las Vegas Strip vs Zion National Park: which should you do first?

If you only have time for one, do Zion National Park first. Its top ten experiences average an Outty Ranking of 78 against 76 for Las Vegas Strip, and it has 64 ranked ways to see it versus 113. Las Vegas Strip is the cheaper entry at $49, so it is the better pick on a tight budget. With a full day in Las Vegas, pair them: plan Las Vegas Strip in the morning, as it is the shorter visit on average.

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Las Vegas Strip compared with Zion National Park in Las Vegas
Las Vegas StripZion National Park
Ranked experiences11364
Top Outty Ranking8689
Average ranking (top 10)7678
Cheapest experience$49$148
Average time needed3.2h55.1h
Free cancellation92% of options67% of options
Free to visitNoNo

Best ways to see Las Vegas Strip

  1. 1. Las Vegas: The Strip's Celebrity Chefs Tour or Downtown Food Tour

    Outty Ranking 86 · from $140 · 3h

  2. 2. Las Vegas Nightclub VIP Entry with Party Bus

    Outty Ranking 82 · from $85 · 4h

  3. 3. Taste the Vegas Strip: A Local’s Food Tour Experience

    Outty Ranking 80 · from $124 · 3h

  4. 4. Best Bites on The Las Vegas Strip: A Traveler's Guide to Sin City

    Outty Ranking 79 · from $99 · 2h

  5. 5. Las Vegas: Guided Kayak Tour from Willow Beach to Emerald Cave

    Outty Ranking 76 · from $85 · 4h

All 113 Las Vegas Strip experiences

Best ways to see Zion National Park

  1. 1. Zion National Park Small-Group Highlights Tour from Las Vegas

    Outty Ranking 89 · from $148 · 12h

  2. 2. Vegas: Bryce & Zion Luxury Boutique Scenic Tour with Lunch, WiFi

    Outty Ranking 85 · from $234 · 13h

  3. 3. 2 Day: Grand Canyon, Antelope Canyon, Horseshoe Bend, Zion Tour

    Outty Ranking 83 · from $400 · 48h

  4. 4. Grand Canyon, Bryce, Zion, Antelope Canyon, Monument Valley 3 Day Tour

    Outty Ranking 81 · from $800 · 72h

  5. 5. Small Group: Bryce Canyon and Zion National Park Day Tour

    Outty Ranking 77 · from $322 · 14h

All 64 Zion National Park experiences

Frequently asked questions

Las Vegas Strip or Zion National Park: which is better?

If you only have time for one, do Zion National Park first. Its top ten experiences average an Outty Ranking of 78 against 76 for Las Vegas Strip, and it has 64 ranked ways to see it versus 113. Las Vegas Strip is the cheaper entry at $49, so it is the better pick on a tight budget. With a full day in Las Vegas, pair them: plan Las Vegas Strip in the morning, as it is the shorter visit on average.

Which is cheaper, Las Vegas Strip or Zion National Park?

Ranked experiences at Las Vegas Strip start from $49 and at Zion National Park from $148 per person.

How long do you need at Las Vegas Strip and Zion National Park?

Experiences at Las Vegas Strip run 3.2 hours on average and at Zion National Park 55.1 hours, so both fit in one day in Las Vegas with a break in between.

Can you do Las Vegas Strip and Zion National Park on the same day?

Yes. Book the longer visit for the morning when crowds are lighter, and keep the afternoon for the other. 92% of Las Vegas Strip options and 67% of Zion National Park options offer free cancellation, which makes it easy to adjust.

What is the best tour of each?

For Las Vegas Strip: Las Vegas: The Strip's Celebrity Chefs Tour or Downtown Food Tour (Outty Ranking 86, from $140). For Zion National Park: Zion National Park Small-Group Highlights Tour from Las Vegas (Outty Ranking 89, from $148).