.vegas Domain Names
35 registrars compared — cheapest from $15.96 at Porkbun
Las Vegas is a city built on spectacle, and .vegas arrived in 2014 as a digital slice of that neon-lit promise — but who's actually buying it?
| # | Registrar | Registration | Renewal | Transfer | 5-Year Cost | 10-Year Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Porkbun Cheapest | $15.96 | $43.39 | $42.85 | $189.52 | $406.47 | Visit |
| 2 | Dynadot | $16.51 | $43.61 | $43.61 | $190.95 | $409.00 | Visit |
| 3 | NameSilo | $17.99 | $43.99 | $41.99 | $193.95 | $413.90 | Visit |
| 4 | Namecheap | $19.98 | $64.98 | $51.98 | $279.90 | $604.80 | Visit |
| 5 | Truehost | $20.23 | $56.41 | $55.89 | $245.87 | $527.92 | Visit |
| 6 | Name.com | $29.99 | $75.99 | $68.99 | $333.95 | $713.90 | Visit |
| 7 | GoDaddy | $30.19 | $80.19 | $80.19 | $350.95 | $751.90 | Visit |
| 8 | IONOS | $42.00 | $70.00 | $59.50 | $322.00 | $672.00 | Visit |
| 9 | All Domains | $44.40 | $46.62 | $46.62 | $230.88 | $463.98 | Visit |
| 10 | Regery | $44.99 | $44.99 | $44.99 | $224.95 | $449.90 | Visit |
| 11 | MrDomain | $48.78 | $48.78 | $48.78 | $243.90 | $487.80 | Visit |
| 12 | Epik | $49.95 | $49.95 | $49.95 | $249.75 | $499.50 | Visit |
| 13 | Gname | $49.99 | $49.99 | $49.99 | $249.95 | $499.90 | Visit |
| 14 | Hover | $55.19 | $55.19 | $55.19 | $275.95 | $551.90 | Visit |
| 15 | Crazy Domains | $56.95 | $58.69 | $56.95 | $291.71 | $585.16 | Visit |
| 16 | OVHcloud | $56.99 | $55.99 | $55.89 | $280.95 | $560.90 | Visit |
| 17 | Blacknight | $58.81 | $58.81 | $58.81 | $294.05 | $588.10 | Visit |
| 18 | Directnic | $59.99 | $59.99 | $59.99 | $299.95 | $599.90 | Visit |
| 19 | EuroDNS | $60.86 | $60.86 | $60.86 | $304.30 | $608.60 | Visit |
| 20 | Internet.bs | $62.90 | $70.99 | $68.90 | $346.86 | $701.81 | Visit |
| 21 | Bluehost | $64.99 | $79.99 | $64.99 | $384.95 | $784.90 | Visit |
| 22 | Netim | $66.50 | $66.50 | $43.00 | $332.50 | $665.00 | Visit |
| 23 | Infomaniak | $68.72 | $68.72 | $68.72 | $343.60 | $687.20 | Visit |
| 24 | DreamHost | $68.99 | $68.99 | $68.99 | $344.95 | $689.90 | Visit |
| 25 | Regtons | $69.00 | $69.00 | $69.00 | $345.00 | $690.00 | Visit |
| 26 | Squarespace | $70.00 | $70.00 | $70.00 | $350.00 | $700.00 | Visit |
| 27 | Marcaria | $73.00 | $73.00 | $73.00 | $365.00 | $730.00 | Visit |
| 28 | 101domain | $73.67 | $84.17 | $73.67 | $410.35 | $831.20 | Visit |
| 29 | UK2 | $74.17 | $74.17 | $74.17 | $370.85 | $741.70 | Visit |
| 30 | Moniker | $74.90 | $84.39 | $81.90 | $412.46 | $834.41 | Visit |
| 31 | Gandi | $76.25 | $135.98 | $64.61 | $620.17 | $1300.07 | Visit |
| 32 | INWX | $78.36 | $78.36 | $78.36 | $391.80 | $783.60 | Visit |
| 33 | 123 Reg | $79.18 | $79.18 | $79.18 | $395.90 | $791.80 | Visit |
| 34 | Hello.co | $79.99 | $79.99 | $79.99 | $399.95 | $799.90 | Visit |
| 35 | OnlyDomains | $89.99 | $100.99 | $100.99 | $493.95 | $998.90 | Visit |
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From Casino Floor to Domain Root
When Dot Vegas, Inc. secured the rights to .vegas, it wasn't just adding another string to the internet's root — it was claiming a piece of one of the world's most recognizable brands. The delegation came on 2014-03-20, part of ICANN's 2012 new gTLD round. Unlike a corporate .brand, this is a geographic gTLD, tied to a city whose name resonates far beyond Nevada's borders. The registry quickly set up nic.vegas as the official gateway, offering a whois server at whois.nic.vegas. For a city that trades on its name, controlling its own TLD was less about technical necessity and more about owning the digital marquee.
The Wide Spread of a Tourist Economy
Prices for .vegas vary wildly across the market, reflecting its split personality. With 35 registrars carrying the extension, the spread is wide enough to categorize it as mid-range — but that conceals the real story. At the low end, Porkbun offers entry-level registration at $15.96, ideal for a local bar or a wedding photographer who wants a memorable URL. At the other extreme, $89.99 prices .vegas like a premium boutique item. This isn't a TLD for everyone; it's a niche where the value depends entirely on whether you care about the Vegas association. A casino or event promoter might justify the premium, but a generic business could just as easily register a .com and save the budget for a flashy website.
Vegas on the Strip vs. the Suburban Web
The related TLDs — .band, .business, .cafe, .church, .coach — all compete for the same attention but from different angles. .vegas is different: it's not an activity or a profession, it's a location. That makes it naturally appealing to businesses that want to project a Sin City identity, whether it's a wedding chapel, a pool party promoter, or a real estate agent selling desert views. But outside the Strip's immediate orbit, the extension's power fades. A .vegas domain for a tech startup in Reno? It would just raise questions. The TLD thrives on the city's brand, not on any intrinsic usefulness. Register it for a business that actually lives under the neon — otherwise, let the tourists keep the name.
A Registry Best Suited for Some, Not All
Dot Vegas, Inc. runs the registry with a clear local focus, but the TLD is open to anyone globally. This creates a peculiar mismatch: the extension's strongest appeal is geographic, yet there's no residency requirement or local presence check. A hotel on the Strip and a blogger in Ohio can both grab a .vegas name. That openness is fine for a city that profits from visitors, but it also means the TLD doesn't guarantee a local business. For buyers, the decision hinges on intent. Building a site that leverages the Vegas association — think tourist guides, event listings, or even a parody site — .vegas offers a slot in a crowded namespace. Just don't expect it to do much heavy lifting for a generic online store.