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 February
Estimated hotel price
$101
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gardnerville in February
Estimated hotel price
$101
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, Alaska Airlines and United Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Gardnerville departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 23m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Gardnerville. The train journey from Gardnerville to Emeryville takes 7h 02m and costs around $344 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Emeryville, expect to pay about $462 for a 7h 02m 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 Payless, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Gardnerville using FlixBus or Greyhound. From San Francisco, the bus ride to Gardnerville takes 395 miles and will cost you around $66. From Los Angeles, the ticket costs about $67 for a journey of 775 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, Alaska Airlines and United Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Gardnerville departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 23m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Gardnerville. The train journey from Gardnerville to Emeryville takes 7h 02m and costs around $344 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Emeryville, expect to pay about $462 for a 7h 02m 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 Payless, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Gardnerville using FlixBus or Greyhound. From San Francisco, the bus ride to Gardnerville takes 395 miles and will cost you around $66. From Los Angeles, the ticket costs about $67 for a journey of 775 miles.

Airports near Gardnerville

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Airlines serving Gardnerville

KLM
Good (1,411 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,576 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,528 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,047 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,788 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,015 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,020 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,664 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,414 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,493 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,459 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (873 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,305 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,582 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,316 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,404 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,905 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,103 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Gardnerville

Most booked hotels in Gardnerville

Carson Valley Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 544 reviews)
$119+
Carson Valley Motor Lodge and Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 684 reviews)
$108+
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Minden By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 473 reviews)
$116+
Historian Inn
3 stars
Good (7.8, 624 reviews)
$103+
Best Western Topaz Lake Inn
2 stars
Good (7.6, 339 reviews)
$118+
Quality Inn and Suites Minden
2 stars
Mediocre (3, 82 reviews)
$57+

Renting a car in Gardnerville

Renting a car in Gardnerville costs $55 per day, on average, or $110 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 31% cheaper than airport locations in Gardnerville.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51.

Renting a car in Gardnerville costs $55 per day, on average, or $110 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 31% cheaper than airport locations in Gardnerville.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51.