Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Elko travel guide

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With a population of 18,297, Elko is a must-see destination in Nevada, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Elko deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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When to visit Elko

Elko in November
Estimated hotel price
$96
1 night at 3-star hotel
Elko in November
Estimated hotel price
$96
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Elko in July, when the average temperature is 64.4 °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 12.2 °F, with an average temperature of 24.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 1.8″. In contrast, September is usually the driest month of the year in Elko, with an average rainfall of 0.3″.

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How to Get to Elko

Plane

When flying to Elko, you’ll arrive at Elko (EKO), which is located 2 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Elko departs from Seattle and takes around 3h 52m.

Train

The train station in Elko is called Elko, and is located 0.7 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Elko is to pick up a car rental from Boise, which is about 193 miles from Elko. You’ll find branches of Turo and Hertz, among others, in Boise.

Plane

When flying to Elko, you’ll arrive at Elko (EKO), which is located 2 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Elko departs from Seattle and takes around 3h 52m.

Train

The train station in Elko is called Elko, and is located 0.7 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Elko is to pick up a car rental from Boise, which is about 193 miles from Elko. You’ll find branches of Turo and Hertz, among others, in Boise.

Airports near Elko

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Airlines serving Elko

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Where to stay in Elko

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Days Inn by Wyndham Elko and Gold Country Inn and Casino by Red Lion Hotels.

Where to stay in popular areas of Elko

Most booked hotels in Elko

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Elko
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 333 reviews)
$171+
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Shutters Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 425 reviews)
$118+
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Thunderbird Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 620 reviews)
$82+
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Ramada by Wyndham Elko Hotel at Stockmen's Casino
3 stars
Good (7.2, 1291 reviews)
$81+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Elko
2 stars
Okay (5.7, 551 reviews)
$56+
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Motel 6 Elko
2 stars
Okay (5.5, 323 reviews)
$57+
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Renting a car in Elko

Renting a car in Elko costs $67 per day, on average, or $133 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 9% cheaper than airport locations in Elko.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Elko (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Elko is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Toyota Camry or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Elko costs $67 per day, on average, or $133 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 9% cheaper than airport locations in Elko.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Elko (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Elko is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Toyota Camry or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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