Joint and pre-roll shoppers in Las Vegas quickly discover that prices can look very different on the Strip compared with dispensaries a short rideshare away. From flashy, tourist-oriented storefronts to low-key neighborhood shops, understanding why prices vary helps visitors stretch their budget without sacrificing quality.
On the Strip and just off it in the resort corridor, many dispensaries lean into convenience and tourist traffic. Shops like Thrive’s Las Vegas Strip location and Mint Cannabis near the Strip routinely list single 1-gram pre-rolls around the $8–$10 mark, with bundle deals such as five 1-gram joints for $25 (about $5 each). Some Strip-adjacent stores also offer promotional $5 1-gram options during certain days or hours, but base menu pricing often reflects the premium real estate and 24/7 foot traffic.
Head a few minutes off the Strip, and the pricing picture gets more competitive. Well-known “destination” dispensaries like Planet 13, The Grove, Jade Cannabis Co., Medizin, Oasis, and Tree of Life regularly advertise value-driven pre-roll promotions. For example, Planet 13 has featured deals such as 10 non-infused 1-gram pre-rolls for $100 and 5 infused 1-gram pre-rolls for $99, effectively bringing per-gram costs down on bulk purchases. Other off-Strip shops highlight multi-pack offers like three 1-gram pre-rolls for $25, 10 (1-gram) pre-rolls for $80, or two 1-gram pre-rolls for $10 during specials. Some neighborhood dispensaries even spotlight five-packs at value pricing, showing how aggressive local competition can be.
Taxes are one thing Strip and off-Strip stores share. Nevada applies a 10% retail excise tax on adult-use cannabis, layered on top of regular sales tax and a 15% wholesale tax built into the product cost, regardless of where a dispensary sits. That means the big differences consumers see usually come from rent, branding, and discount strategies rather than tax rules.
Strip-area locations often emphasize convenience, extended hours, and a resort-style experience. You’re paying for easy access from major hotels, prominent signage, and sometimes luxe interiors. Many first-time visitors are comfortable trading a few extra dollars per joint for the simplicity of walking or taking a very short ride.
Off the Strip, the competition shifts toward value and selection. Large warehouses and neighborhood storefronts have more flexibility to run daily specials, loyalty discounts, and deeper bundle pricing on pre-rolls. Deal hubs and menu aggregators tracking Las Vegas promotions regularly highlight $5 1-gram pre-rolls and multi-pack bargains across these off-Strip shops.
For travelers, the smartest move is to decide what matters most: speed and proximity, or price and variety. Those who have limited time or prefer to stay within the resort corridor may find Strip-side menus perfectly acceptable, especially when they take advantage of happy hours or bundle promotions. Visitors willing to take a brief rideshare usually find that off-Strip stores offer more aggressive pricing on both standard and infused pre-rolls, plus wider menus and frequent local-style deals.
Either way, checking online menus before heading out, watching for bundles, and factoring taxes into your budget will help ensure that the only surprise you get from your Vegas joints is how smooth they smoke—not how much they cost.