Nevada City travel guide
Nevada City Tourism | Nevada City Guide
You're Going to Love Nevada City
With a population of 3,068, Nevada City is a must-see destination in California, United States. Consider staying at least one whole day in Nevada City to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Nevada City
If you’re looking for affordable options, Ol' Republic Roadhouse (18851 State Highway 20) and Friar Tuck's Restaurant & Bar (111 N Pine Street) are great picks.
When to visit Nevada City
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Nevada City in July, when the average temperature is 68 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 32 °F, with an average temperature of 39.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 10.1″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Nevada City, with an average rainfall of 0″.
How to Get to Nevada City
Plane
Although Nevada City doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sacramento Airport (SMF), which is located 50 miles from Nevada City. 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 Nevada City departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 22m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Nevada City.
Car
Another option to get to Nevada City is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 126 miles from Nevada City. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Fox, among others, in San Francisco.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Nevada City, including FlixBus, Bus and Busbud. From Los Angeles, the bus ride to Nevada City takes 525 miles and will cost you around $96. From San Fernando, the ticket costs about $129 for a journey of 540 miles.
Airlines serving Nevada City
Where to stay in popular areas of Nevada City
Most booked hotels in Nevada City
Renting a car in Nevada City
Renting a car in Nevada City costs $51 per day, on average.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 1% more expensive than at Sacramento Intl.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Nevada City (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.