Red Rock Canyon: Self-Drive Scenic Loop & Private EV Rental

Summary

Electric cars, sandstone colors, and a quiet break from Vegas

You’ll leave Las Vegas behind for a few hours of open-road freedom in your own private electric vehicle. Cruise Red Rock Canyon’s scenic loop at your own pace, stop for photos or lunch at Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa, and enjoy little comforts like seat warmers and built-in misting fans — plus comedy show tickets for later if you want them.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing I remember is the silence — not total, but that kind of hush you only notice after leaving the Strip behind. We’d just finished a quick safety video at Electric Vegas Rentals (the guy at the desk was patient with my questions about insurance), and suddenly we were out on Charleston Boulevard, this funny little electric car humming beneath us. You don’t really realize how close Red Rock Canyon is to Las Vegas until you’re halfway there and the city’s neon feels like a rumor in the rearview mirror.

The air changed as we got closer. Drier, with this faint mineral smell — maybe it was just my imagination or maybe those 180-million-year-old Aztec Sandstone cliffs really do give off their own scent. The Scenic Loop is about 13 miles, one-way, and honestly I lost track of time because we kept stopping to take photos. At one point my partner tried to narrate like a nature show host (“Here we see the rare tourist in its natural habitat…”) and I nearly drove off the road laughing. There were cyclists, families with kids scrambling up boulders, even a couple of locals who waved as they passed. It felt easygoing, not rushed.

We had Bluetooth for music (I played some old Springsteen because why not), and those built-in misting fans were weirdly satisfying — like getting spritzed in a grocery store produce aisle but way cooler. Our guide back at the rental spot had suggested lunch at Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa on the way back; we ended up grabbing sandwiches there, still dusty from the canyon. If you want to skip lunch, you can swing by Fremont Street or even Pawn Stars — it’s all pretty flexible since it’s your own rental. Oh, and they handed us free comedy show tickets when we returned (I’m saving those for next time).

I didn’t expect to feel so relaxed so close to Vegas. There’s something about driving yourself through those wild red landscapes — no crowds pressing in, just sun on your arms and that strange sense of space you don’t get downtown. I still think about that quiet stretch between stops where it felt like we could’ve kept going forever.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Red Rock Canyon Scenic Self-Drive

• Drive to Red Rock Canyon
• Watch safety video
• Receive vehicle operation lesson
• Drive Scenic Loop at own pace
• Take photos of rock formations
• Enjoy panoramic canyon views
• Return via Red Rock Hotel and Casino
• Optional lunch stop
• Visit Pawn Stars or Fremont Street

Top questions

How long does the Red Rock Canyon self-drive tour take?

The self-drive tour lasts around 4 hours including stops along the Scenic Loop.

Is hotel pickup included for this Red Rock Canyon tour?

No hotel pickup is included; you start at Electric Vegas Rentals’ location in Las Vegas.

Do I need my own car insurance for this rental?

Yes, proof of full coverage auto insurance is required before your reservation date.

What age do drivers need to be?

Drivers must be at least 21 years old to operate the electric vehicle.

Can children join this self-drive tour?

Children are welcome but not recommended under age 7; infants must sit on an adult’s lap.

Is lunch included during the day trip?

No lunch is included but you can stop at Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa for food if you wish.

Are there built-in features for comfort in the vehicles?

Yes, vehicles have seat warmers, handlebar grip warmers for drivers, Bluetooth audio, and misting systems.

Is this a private tour or shared with others?

This is a private activity — only your group participates in each vehicle rental.

What’s included

Your day includes private use of an electric two-seater vehicle with built-in Bluetooth audio and misting fans (plus seat and grip warmers if needed), bottled water for the drive, all fees and taxes covered up front, complimentary photos taken before departure if you want them, plus free tickets to a local comedy show when you return — all starting from Electric Vegas Rentals in Las Vegas.