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

Gardnerville travel guide

Gardnerville Tourism | Gardnerville Guide

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

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 22m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Gardnerville. The train journey from Gardnerville to Emeryville takes 7h 02m and costs around $95 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Salt Lake City, expect to pay about $90 for a 10h 33m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Gardnerville is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 164 miles from Gardnerville. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Gardnerville using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Los Angeles, the bus ride to Gardnerville takes 795 miles and will cost you around $183. From Phoenix, the ticket costs about $115 for a journey of 1290 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 22m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Gardnerville. The train journey from Gardnerville to Emeryville takes 7h 02m and costs around $95 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Salt Lake City, expect to pay about $90 for a 10h 33m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Gardnerville is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 164 miles from Gardnerville. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Gardnerville using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Los Angeles, the bus ride to Gardnerville takes 795 miles and will cost you around $183. From Phoenix, the ticket costs about $115 for a journey of 1290 miles.

Airports near Gardnerville

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Airlines serving Gardnerville

Lufthansa
Good (7,964 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,512 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,937 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,465 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,346 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,924 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,204 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,580 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (913 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,678 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,568 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,724 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,982 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,505 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,969 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,318 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,517 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,536 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Gardnerville

Most booked hotels in Gardnerville

Carson Valley Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9, 552 reviews)
$125+
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Minden By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 498 reviews)
$131+
Carson Valley Motor Lodge and Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 689 reviews)
$99+
Historian Inn
3 stars
Good (7.7, 641 reviews)
$96+
Best Western Topaz Lake Inn
2 stars
Good (7.3, 339 reviews)
$143+
Quality Inn and Suites Minden
2 stars
Mediocre (3, 90 reviews)
$73+

Renting a car in Gardnerville

Renting a car in Gardnerville costs $68 per day, on average, or $136 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 8% more expensive than at Reno.

Expect to pay $4.39 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 $52.69 and $70.26.

Renting a car in Gardnerville costs $68 per day, on average, or $136 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 8% more expensive than at Reno.

Expect to pay $4.39 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 $52.69 and $70.26.