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How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Gardnerville travel guide

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You're Going to Love Gardnerville

With a population of 5,656, Gardnerville is a must-see destination in Nevada, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Gardnerville has to offer.

When to visit Gardnerville

Gardnerville in November
Estimated hotel price
$97
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gardnerville in November
Estimated hotel price
$97
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Gardnerville in July, when the average temperature is 69.8 °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 17.6 °F, with an average temperature of 32 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 1.6″. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Gardnerville, with an average rainfall of 0.3″.

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How to Get to Gardnerville

Plane

Although Gardnerville doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Reno Airport (RNO), which is located 39 miles from Gardnerville. Airlines that fly from the United States to Gardnerville include Southwest, United Airlines and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Gardnerville departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Gardnerville. The train journey from Gardnerville to Emeryville takes 7h 02m and costs around $113 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Portland, expect to pay about $161 for a 25h 05m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Gardnerville is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 165 miles from Gardnerville. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Gardnerville using FlixBus or Greyhound. From Oakland, the bus ride to Gardnerville takes 365 miles and will cost you around $31. From San Francisco, the ticket costs about $74 for a journey of 395 miles.

Plane

Although Gardnerville doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Reno Airport (RNO), which is located 39 miles from Gardnerville. Airlines that fly from the United States to Gardnerville include Southwest, United Airlines and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Gardnerville departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Gardnerville. The train journey from Gardnerville to Emeryville takes 7h 02m and costs around $113 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Portland, expect to pay about $161 for a 25h 05m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Gardnerville is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 165 miles from Gardnerville. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Gardnerville using FlixBus or Greyhound. From Oakland, the bus ride to Gardnerville takes 365 miles and will cost you around $31. From San Francisco, the ticket costs about $74 for a journey of 395 miles.

Airports near Gardnerville

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Airlines serving Gardnerville

KLM
Good (1,471 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,848 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,786 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,291 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,253 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,897 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,134 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,740 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,423 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,544 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,542 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (901 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,714 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,800 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,475 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (12,042 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,905 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,032 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,127 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Gardnerville

Most booked hotels in Gardnerville

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Carson Valley Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 548 reviews)
$126+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Minden By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 485 reviews)
$123+
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Carson Valley Motor Lodge and Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 684 reviews)
$102+
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Historian Inn
3 stars
Good (7.7, 631 reviews)
$96+
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Best Western Topaz Lake Inn
2 stars
Good (7.6, 341 reviews)
$132+
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Renting a car in Gardnerville

Renting a car in Gardnerville costs $96 per day, on average, or $289 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 24% more expensive than at Reno.

Expect to pay $3.37 per gallon in Gardnerville (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.43 and $53.90.

Renting a car in Gardnerville costs $96 per day, on average, or $289 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 24% more expensive than at Reno.

Expect to pay $3.37 per gallon in Gardnerville (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.43 and $53.90.

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