Zephyr Cove travel guide

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With a population of 565, Zephyr Cove is a must-see destination in Nevada, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Zephyr Cove to see all of its attractions.

Activities & attractions in Zephyr Cove

When to visit Zephyr Cove

Zephyr Cove in January
Estimated hotel price
$73
1 night at 3-star hotel
Zephyr Cove in January
Estimated hotel price
$73
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Zephyr Cove

Plane

Although Zephyr Cove doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Reno Airport (RNO), which is located 58 km from Zephyr Cove. Reno Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air France, Avianca, JetBlue and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Zephyr Cove departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 22m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Zephyr Cove. The train journey from Zephyr Cove to Sacramento takes 5h 04m and costs around $64 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Emeryville, expect to pay about $48 for a 7h 02m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Zephyr Cove is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 253 km from Zephyr Cove. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Zephyr Cove, including Bus, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Sacramento, the bus ride to Zephyr Cove takes 338 km and will cost you around $25. From Oakland, the ticket costs about $59 for a journey of 587 km.

Plane

Although Zephyr Cove doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Reno Airport (RNO), which is located 58 km from Zephyr Cove. Reno Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air France, Avianca, JetBlue and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Zephyr Cove departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 22m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Zephyr Cove. The train journey from Zephyr Cove to Sacramento takes 5h 04m and costs around $64 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Emeryville, expect to pay about $48 for a 7h 02m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Zephyr Cove is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 253 km from Zephyr Cove. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Zephyr Cove, including Bus, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Sacramento, the bus ride to Zephyr Cove takes 338 km and will cost you around $25. From Oakland, the ticket costs about $59 for a journey of 587 km.

Airports near Zephyr Cove

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Airlines serving Zephyr Cove

Lufthansa
Good (4,672 reviews)
KLM
Good (844 reviews)
SWISS
Good (948 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,638 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,251 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,576 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (487 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,108 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,429 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,986 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,001 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (854 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (931 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,165 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (837 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,749 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (731 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Zephyr Cove

Most booked hotels in Zephyr Cove

3 Peaks Resort And Beach Club
3 stars
Good (7.8, 1018 reviews)
$108+
Quality Inn South Lake Tahoe
2 stars
Good (7.4, 2019 reviews)
$112+
Bally's Lake Tahoe Casino Resort
4 stars
Good (7.3, 2724 reviews)
$139+
Beach Retreat & Lodge at Tahoe
3 stars
Good (7.3, 2099 reviews)
$224+
Harveys Lake Tahoe Hotel & Casino
4 stars
Good (6.5, 1254 reviews)
$133+
Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe
3 stars
Okay (5.6, 2052 reviews)
$132+

Renting a car in Zephyr Cove

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Zephyr Cove (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Zephyr Cove is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Rio or similar) are, on average, 16% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Zephyr Cove (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Zephyr Cove is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Rio or similar) are, on average, 16% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.