Mount Charleston travel guide

Mount Charleston Tourism | Mount Charleston Guide

You're Going to Love Mount Charleston

Mount Charleston 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 Mount Charleston to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Mount Charleston

Mount Charleston in January
Estimated hotel price
$114
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mount Charleston in January
Estimated hotel price
$114
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Mount Charleston in July, when the average temperature is 66.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 80.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 19.4 °F, with an average temperature of 32 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 3.7″. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Mount Charleston, with an average rainfall of 0.3″.

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How to Get to Mount Charleston

Plane

Although Mount Charleston doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Las Vegas McCarran Airport (LAS), which is located 48 km from Mount Charleston. The shortest domestic flight to Mount Charleston departs from San Diego and takes around 1h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Mount Charleston is to pick up a car rental from Las Vegas, which is about 46 km from Mount Charleston. You’ll find branches of Fox and Easirent, among others, in Las Vegas.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Mount Charleston, including Bus, Busbud and FlixBus. From East Los Angeles, the bus ride to Mount Charleston takes 435 km and will cost you around $30. From Santa Ana, the ticket costs about $71 for a journey of 555 km.

Plane

Although Mount Charleston doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Las Vegas McCarran Airport (LAS), which is located 48 km from Mount Charleston. The shortest domestic flight to Mount Charleston departs from San Diego and takes around 1h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Mount Charleston is to pick up a car rental from Las Vegas, which is about 46 km from Mount Charleston. You’ll find branches of Fox and Easirent, among others, in Las Vegas.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Mount Charleston, including Bus, Busbud and FlixBus. From East Los Angeles, the bus ride to Mount Charleston takes 435 km and will cost you around $30. From Santa Ana, the ticket costs about $71 for a journey of 555 km.

Airlines serving Mount Charleston

Lufthansa
Good (4,623 reviews)
KLM
Good (850 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,466 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,607 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,294 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,547 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,930 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,484 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,746 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (877 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,161 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (916 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Mount Charleston

Most booked hotels in Mount Charleston

The Retreat on Charleston Peak
3 stars
Good (7.8, 3 reviews)
$152+

Renting a car in Mount Charleston

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Mount Charleston (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. Economy (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Mount Charleston, while also 28% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Mount Charleston (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. Economy (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Mount Charleston, while also 28% cheaper than other types, on average.