Reno travel guide
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You're Going to Love Reno
With a population of 225,221, Reno is a must-see destination in Nevada, United States. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Reno deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in Reno
Shopping
Food, Drinks, & Nightlife
Activities
Other activities
Where to Eat in Reno
is the neighborhood with the most restaurants in Reno. These include popular favorites such as Arario Midtown (777 S Center St), Atlantis Steakhouse - Atlantis Casino Resort Spa (3800 S. Virginia St) and Bistro Napa - Atlantis Casino Resort (3800 S Virginia St). If you’re looking for affordable options, Campo - Reno (50 North Sierra Street) and Rapscallion Seafood House & Bar (1555 S Wells Ave) are great picks.
When to visit Reno
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Reno in July, when the average temperature is 75.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 91.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 24.8 °F, with an average temperature of 35.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 1″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Reno, with an average rainfall of 0.2″.
How to Get to Reno
Plane
When flying to Reno, you’ll arrive at Reno Airport (RNO), which is located 3 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Reno include Air France, Avianca and JetBlue. The shortest domestic flight to Reno departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 23m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Reno. The train journey from Reno to Emeryville takes 7h 02m and costs around $48 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Emeryville, expect to pay about $72 for a 7h 02m trip. The train station in Reno is called Reno, and is located 0.1 miles from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Reno is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 185 miles from Reno. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in San Francisco.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Reno, including Greyhound, Bus and FlixBus. From Oakland, the bus ride to Reno takes 365 miles and will cost you around $26. From San Francisco, the ticket costs about $29 for a journey of 395 miles. The most popular bus station is Reno Downtown, located 0.1 miles from downtown Reno. Reno Reno, Nv Bus Station is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 miles from the city center.
Airports near Reno
Airlines serving Reno
Where to stay in Reno
There are also lots of vacation rental options in Reno, with prices from $47 to $439 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Reno are about 72% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Reno
Most booked hotels in Reno
Renting a car in Reno
Renting a car in Reno costs $71 per day, on average, or $142 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Alamo, Payless and Enterprise Rent-A-Car are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Reno is the Hertz branch at 2001 E. Plumb Lane, which is 3 miles from the city center.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 7% cheaper than airport locations in Reno.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Reno (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 Reno is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Class Commercial Truck or similar) are, on average, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.