ATV Rentals vs Guided Tours in Las Vegas: Which Is the Better Deal?
Quick answer: You can rent an ATV in Las Vegas, and some rental companies will even shuttle you to a riding area to rent and ride. But if you compare what you actually get for your money, a guided tour usually wins. For a clear, all-in price, you get guided Eldorado Canyon trails, an Old West ghost town and 1861 gold mine, an expert guide, all your gear, water, and a free professional photo and video package worth 119 dollars. Compare tours here.
You are shopping smart, comparing an ATV rental against a guided tour and trying to figure out the best value. Good, because cheapest and best value are not the same thing, and in the world of Vegas ATV experiences the gap between the two can be big. Here is an honest breakdown.
Can you rent an ATV in Las Vegas?
Yes. There are rental operations in the Las Vegas area, and some will get you to a spot where you can rent and ride an open area. If all you want is a machine and some open ground for a bit, that can work. What a rental usually does not give you is the experience: the canyon trails, the history, the guide who knows the terrain, and the extras that turn a ride into a day you remember.
Rental vs guided tour: it comes down to value
Look past the sticker price and compare what is actually included.
| Rental only | Guided tour with Awesome Adventures | |
|---|---|---|
| What you get | A machine and a general riding area | A full guided desert adventure |
| Where you ride | Open area | guided Eldorado Canyon trails |
| History and scenery | On your own | 1861 Nelson Ghost Town and Techatticup Gold Mine, with an expert guide |
| Gear and water | Sometimes extra | Helmet, gloves, and water included |
| Photos and video | Your own phone | Free professional photo and video package, a 119 dollar value |
| Experience needed | Yes | None, full training included |
| Getting there | Drive or shuttle yourself | 4 designated Hotel pickup or group 6+ at your Hotel |
| The price you pay | Charges for extras and don’t include everything you need | All-in, the price you see at check out is the price you pay with a ton of EXTRAs included |
Watch the checkout price
Here is the part deal-shoppers learn the hard way. It is common to see a low upfront price on a tour or rental, then watch it climb at checkout once gear, photos, fuel, fees, transportation and add-ons get stacked on. By the time you actually book, cheaper is often more expensive.
We do it the opposite way. Our pricing is all-inclusive and transparent. The guide, the gear, the water, the guided trails, the ghost town and gold mine, and the free 119 dollar photo and video package are all part of the price you see. No surprises at checkout, and a genuinely higher-value experience for what you pay.
What a guided ATV tour includes
Every Awesome Adventures tour includes your ATV or RZR, a professional guide, a helmet, facemask and gloves, unlimited bottled water, a full safety briefing with driving instruction, fun and exciting trails, dust off station, Adventure Zone and that free photo and video package. You ride guided trails through Eldorado Canyon, about 45 minutes south of the Strip, with options that pass Nelson Ghost Town and the historic Techatticup Gold Mine. No experience is required, kids can ride along as passengers in the RZRs with an adult, riders on ATVs must be 16+, 21+ can drive the 2-seater or 4-seater RZRs with a valid license and a credit card.
Frequently asked questions
Is a guided tour worth it over a rental?
For most visitors, yes. You get guided trails, history, a guide, gear, water, and free photos and video in one clear price, rather than a bare machine and a list of extras.
Why do some tours look cheaper at first?
Watch the checkout. A low headline price often grows once you see that time is only for 6am tours or no spots available, or it is only for a 30 minutes tours, plus, they charge for water and facemask, and others fees are added. Our price is all-inclusive, so what you see is what you pay at check out and we included it all.
Do I need my own vehicle to get to the tour?
You can drive to our location or we can pick you up at 4 designate Hotels and if you have 6+ we will pick you up at your Hotel or Airbnb.
How old do you have to be?
Kids can ride along as passengers in the RZRs with an adult. See our tour policies for age and weight minimums. 16+ can ride the ATVs. Drivers for the RZRS must be 21 with a valid license and a credit card.
Published September 2026.
