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Zoox vs Waymo in Las Vegas: Zoox is easier to get into today: it's open to riders in the Zoox app from 6 a.m. to 1 a.m. Waymo runs around the clock and publishes its rate ($9.49 + $1.23/mile + $0.45/minute), but it's still letting riders in gradually. Waymo's trunk wins for luggage; Zoox's face-to-face cabin wins for groups who want to talk.
| Las Vegas | Waymo | Zoox |
|---|---|---|
| Who can ride | Gradually adding riders | Riders with the Zoox app |
| Since | September 14, 2026 (first riders) | Free rides from 2025; paid since August 10, 2026 |
| Price | $9.49 base + $1.23/mi + $0.45/min, before fees (5 mi, 15 min: $22.39) | Not published: base + distance + time, destination fees possible, taxes |
| Hours | 24/7 | 6 a.m. to 1 a.m. |
| Airport (LAS) | Across from Terminals 1 and 3; limited riders | Terminal 1 and Terminal 3, Level 0 |
| Luggage | Trunk: 2 large checked bags or 3 carry-ons | No trunk; one bag per rider on the floor, under 28 in. |
| Youngest rider | Any age with an adult; seat under 8 | 8+ in the rider manual (support page says 6+) |
Checked Nov 11, 2026
Getting a ride
Waymo started letting Las Vegas riders in on September 14, 2026: download the Waymo app and it notifies you when it's your turn (Waymo). Zoox began charging on August 10, 2026 after carrying riders free; the Las Vegas Sun reported it had expanded pickups to the Las Vegas Convention Center and most major hotels on the Strip (Las Vegas Sun). If the Zoox app isn't available for your phone, Zoox says to visit its spot at the Resorts World Las Vegas casino entrance (Zoox).
What you pay
Waymo's Las Vegas card is the only published robotaxi rate in the country, and it applies on top of demand pricing, tolls and fees such as an airport access fee (Waymo Help). Zoox described its fares as a base fare plus distance and time, with destination fees possible for trips to or from Harry Reid and busy areas like the Sphere, and said it aims to be competitive with ride-hail "comfort" pricing (Reuters). Both apps show the price before you book. Try the Waymo price calculator for the Waymo side.
Inside the car
Waymo's cars are familiar: up to four riders in any seat but the driver's, and a trunk that holds about 200 pounds, two large checked bags or three carry-ons (Waymo Help). A Zoox has no steering wheel and no front: four seats face each other in two rows. Bags go on the floor, at least one per rider, unstacked and no more than 28 inches high (Zoox rider manual). Food and non-alcoholic drinks are allowed in a Zoox; Waymo charges cleaning fees for messes.
Kids
Waymo lets riders of any age travel with an adult; children under 8 need a car or booster seat in the back (Waymo Rider Rules). Zoox's November 2026 rider manual says children must be 8 or older, while its support page says 6; Zoox recommends a booster for riders under 4 feet 9 inches and a high-back booster under 4 feet 1 inch.
Outside Las Vegas
Waymo is open to everyone in San Francisco. Zoox runs a waitlist there: create an account in the Zoox app, answer the survey it emails you, and Zoox lets in riders near its service area first (Zoox).
Related: Robotaxis in Las Vegas · Zoox Las Vegas guide · Las Vegas airport robotaxis · All comparisons
Questions riders ask
Is Zoox cheaper than Waymo in Las Vegas?
We can't say. Waymo publishes its Las Vegas rate ($9.49 plus $1.23 a mile and $0.45 a minute) but Zoox publishes none; it said it aims to match ride-hail "comfort" pricing. Compare the two apps for your trip.
Can anyone ride Waymo in Las Vegas?
Not yet. Waymo says it is gradually adding riders in Las Vegas; you download the app and it tells you when it's your turn. Zoox is open to riders with the Zoox app.
Which robotaxi goes to the Las Vegas airport?
Both. Zoox picks up at Level 0 of Terminal 1 and Terminal 3. Waymo picks up across from Terminals 1 and 3, but only for a limited number of riders so far.
Which has more room for luggage?
Waymo, which has a trunk that fits two large checked bags. Zoox has no trunk; there's room for at least one bag per rider on the floor, kept under 28 inches high.
Sources
- Trip pricing, Waymo Help Operator, checked Nov 11, 2026
- Service areas, Waymo Help Operator, checked Nov 11, 2026
- Announcements, Waymo Help Operator, checked Nov 11, 2026
- Airport service, Waymo Help Operator, checked Nov 11, 2026
- Trunk access, Waymo Help Operator, checked Nov 11, 2026
- Waymo Rider Rules, Waymo Help Operator, checked Nov 11, 2026
- Zoox: Las Vegas, Zoox Operator, checked Nov 11, 2026
- Harry Reid International Airport (LAS): Ride with Zoox, Zoox Operator, checked Nov 11, 2026
- Get support: rider FAQ, Zoox Operator, checked Nov 11, 2026
- Zoox Rider Manual, November 2026 (PDF), Zoox Operator, checked Nov 11, 2026
- Free ride is over: Zoox robotaxi service to begin charging for Las Vegas trips (Aug. 6, 2026), Las Vegas Sun News report, checked Nov 11, 2026
- Zoox begins autonomous rides to Las Vegas airport (Sept. 3, 2026), Las Vegas Sun News report, checked Nov 11, 2026
- Amazon's Zoox to start paid robotaxi rides in Vegas next week (Aug. 5, 2026), Reuters News report, checked Nov 11, 2026
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