Truckee travel guide
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You're Going to Love Truckee
With a population of 16,180, Truckee is a must-see destination in California, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Truckee deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Truckee
If you’re looking for affordable options, Manzanita at The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe (13031 Ritz Carlton Highlands Court) and Truckee Tavern & Grill (10118 Donner Pass Rd) are great picks.
When to visit Truckee
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Truckee in July, when the average temperature is 62.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 14 °F, with an average temperature of 26.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 5.8″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Truckee, with an average rainfall of 0.4″.
How to Get to Truckee
Plane
Although Truckee doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Reno Airport (RNO), which is located 25 miles from Truckee. 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 Truckee departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 22m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Truckee. The train journey from Truckee to Sacramento takes 5h 04m and costs around $79 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Emeryville, expect to pay about $48 for a 7h 02m trip. The train station in Truckee is called Truckee, and is located 0.1 miles from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Truckee is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 160 miles from Truckee. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in San Francisco.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Truckee, including Greyhound, Bus and FlixBus. From San Jose, the bus ride to Truckee takes 450 miles and will cost you around $38. From Los Angeles, the ticket costs about $127 for a journey of 835 miles.
Airlines serving Truckee
Where to stay in Truckee
From 5-star hotels such as the The Ritz-Carlton Lake Tahoe to great affordable options like the Hampton Inn & Suites Tahoe-Truckee, Truckee offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $385 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $492 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Truckee Donner Lodge and SpringHill Suites by Marriott Truckee.
Where to stay in popular areas of Truckee
Most booked hotels in Truckee
Renting a car in Truckee
Renting a car in Truckee costs $79 per day, on average, or $158 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 7% more expensive than at Reno.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Truckee (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. Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Truckee, while also 39% cheaper than other types, on average.