Minden travel guide
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You're Going to Love Minden
With a population of 3,001, Minden is a must-see destination in Nevada, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Minden deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Minden
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Minden in July, when the average temperature is 69.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 21.2 °F, with an average temperature of 32 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 1.2″. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Minden, with an average rainfall of 0″.
How to Get to Minden
Plane
Although Minden doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Reno Airport (RNO), which is located 61 km from Minden. Reno Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air France, Avianca, JetBlue and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Minden departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 27m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Minden. The train journey from Minden to Sacramento takes 5h 04m and costs around $72 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Emeryville, expect to pay about $80 for a 7h 02m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Minden is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 264 km from Minden. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Fox, among others, in San Francisco.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Minden, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Busbud. From San Francisco, the bus ride to Minden takes 523 km and will cost you around $49. From Burbank, the ticket costs about $68 for a journey of 1271 km.
Airlines serving Minden
Where to stay in popular areas of Minden
Most booked hotels in Minden
Renting a car in Minden
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Minden (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Minden is Full-size (Chevrolet Suburban or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 50% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.