Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
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. Gardnerville deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Gardnerville

If you’re looking for affordable options, CoCos on Main (1404 U.S. Hwy 395 N) and Overland Restaurant & Pub (1451 Us 395) are great picks.

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 Air France, Alaska Airlines and Finnair. The shortest domestic flight to Gardnerville departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Gardnerville. The train journey from Gardnerville to Sacramento takes 5h 04m and costs around $56 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Emeryville, expect to pay about $63 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 Movly, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Gardnerville using Greyhound or FlixBus. From San Francisco, the bus ride to Gardnerville takes 395 miles and will cost you around $62. From Los Angeles, the ticket costs about $81 for a journey of 680 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 Air France, Alaska Airlines and Finnair. The shortest domestic flight to Gardnerville departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Gardnerville. The train journey from Gardnerville to Sacramento takes 5h 04m and costs around $56 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Emeryville, expect to pay about $63 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 Movly, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Gardnerville using Greyhound or FlixBus. From San Francisco, the bus ride to Gardnerville takes 395 miles and will cost you around $62. From Los Angeles, the ticket costs about $81 for a journey of 680 miles.

Airports near Gardnerville

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Airlines serving Gardnerville

Lufthansa
Good (7,407 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,363 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,957 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,924 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,923 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,336 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,145 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,895 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,365 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,914 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,174 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,435 reviews)
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Where to stay in Gardnerville

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Historian Inn and Best Western Topaz Lake Inn.

Where to stay in popular areas of Gardnerville

Most booked hotels in Gardnerville

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Carson Valley Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 536 reviews)
$112+
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Carson Valley Motor Lodge and Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 682 reviews)
$121+
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Minden By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 469 reviews)
$141+
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Historian Inn
2 stars
Good (7.8, 609 reviews)
$118+
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Best Western Topaz Lake Inn
2 stars
Good (7.6, 335 reviews)
$164+
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Quality Inn and Suites Minden
2 stars
Mediocre (3.1, 81 reviews)
$109+
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Renting a car in Gardnerville

Renting a car in Gardnerville costs $86 per day, on average, or $171 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, 12% more expensive than at Reno.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93.

Renting a car in Gardnerville costs $86 per day, on average, or $171 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, 12% more expensive than at Reno.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93.

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