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. Zephyr Cove deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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 Avianca, Delta, Air New Zealand and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Zephyr Cove departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 27m.

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 $72 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Emeryville, expect to pay about $54 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 Fox, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Zephyr Cove, including FlixBus, Bus and Greyhound. From Las Vegas, the bus ride to Zephyr Cove takes 153 km and will cost you around $68. From Oakland, the ticket costs about $27 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 Avianca, Delta, Air New Zealand and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Zephyr Cove departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 27m.

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 $72 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Emeryville, expect to pay about $54 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 Fox, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Zephyr Cove, including FlixBus, Bus and Greyhound. From Las Vegas, the bus ride to Zephyr Cove takes 153 km and will cost you around $68. From Oakland, the ticket costs about $27 for a journey of 587 km.

Airports near Zephyr Cove

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Airlines serving Zephyr Cove

Lufthansa
Good (4,636 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,467 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,299 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,554 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,936 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,123 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,483 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,756 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (913 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,539 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 (7.7, 1011 reviews)
$66+
Quality Inn South Lake Tahoe
2 stars
Good (7.4, 2037 reviews)
$92+
Bally's Lake Tahoe
4 stars
Good (7.3, 2775 reviews)
$104+
Beach Retreat & Lodge at Tahoe
3 stars
Good (7.2, 2163 reviews)
$184+
Harveys Lake Tahoe Hotel & Casino
4 stars
Good (6.5, 1313 reviews)
$96+
Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe
3 stars
Okay (5.6, 2143 reviews)
$90+

Renting a car in Zephyr Cove

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. 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 $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. 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.