# Maverick Helicopters vs. Papillon Grand Canyon Weddings (2026 Out-the-Door Fee Comparison)

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> Comparing ECO-Star helicopter fleets, Las Vegas Strip vs. Boulder terminal departures, private Grand Canyon landing sites, and true Out-the-Door flight totals.

## Side-by-Side 2026 Out-the-Door Cost & Policy Table

| Metric | Maverick Helicopters | Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopters |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Neighborhood | The Strip (South) | The Strip (South) |
| Google Rating | 4.7 (5431 ratings) | 4.4 (1922 ratings) |
| Lowest Base Package | $3,599 | $1,249 |
| Cash Minister Fee | $0 | $0 |
| Venue Tax / Surcharge | 0% | 0% |
| Clark County Marriage License | $102.00 cash ($105.29 card) | $102.00 cash ($105.29 card) |
| **Estimated Legal Out-the-Door Lowest** | **$3,701** | **$1,351** |
| Outside (BYO) Photographer | BYO Photographer: Free ($0) | Outside Photographer Prohibited |
| Max Guest Capacity | 5 | 4 |
| Elvis Packages | Yes | No |
| Drive-Thru Option | No | No |
| Full Profile | https://lasvegasweddingchapel.com/chapels/maverick-helicopters | https://lasvegasweddingchapel.com/chapels/papillon-grand-canyon-helicopters |

## Choose Maverick Helicopters When:
- Departing directly from the private Las Vegas Strip terminal (next to Mandalay Bay) in an all-Airbus ECO-Star H130 fleet is worth the luxury premium.
- You want sunset neon Strip flyovers combined with private canyon floor champagne landings.

## Choose Papillon Grand Canyon Helicopters When:
- You want the longest-running Grand Canyon aviation operator with competitive all-in canyon floor wedding packages.
- You want flexible West Rim canyon landing packages with officiant, cake, and limo transfers included.

## Bottom-Line Verdict
Maverick is the flagship VIP Strip-departure luxury leader; Papillon offers exceptional value and deep Grand Canyon West landing inventory.