Zephyr Cove travel guide

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You're Going to Love Zephyr Cove

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 $79 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 Greyhound, Bus and FlixBus. From San Jose, the bus ride to Zephyr Cove takes 724 km and will cost you around $38. From Los Angeles, the ticket costs about $127 for a journey of 1344 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 $79 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 Greyhound, Bus and FlixBus. From San Jose, the bus ride to Zephyr Cove takes 724 km and will cost you around $38. From Los Angeles, the ticket costs about $127 for a journey of 1344 km.

Airports near Zephyr Cove

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Airlines serving Zephyr Cove

Lufthansa
Good (4,689 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,604 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,264 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,586 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (489 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,598 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,106 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,433 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,970 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,968 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (857 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (928 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,168 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (837 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,723 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (728 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, 1022 reviews)
$113+
Quality Inn South Lake Tahoe
2 stars
Good (7.4, 2024 reviews)
$111+
Bally's Lake Tahoe Casino Resort
4 stars
Good (7.3, 2745 reviews)
$135+
Beach Retreat & Lodge at Tahoe
3 stars
Good (7.3, 2107 reviews)
$233+
Harveys Lake Tahoe Hotel & Casino
4 stars
Good (6.5, 1269 reviews)
$123+
Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe
3 stars
Okay (5.6, 2075 reviews)
$119+

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.