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Mount Charleston travel guide

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You're Going to Love Mount Charleston

Mount Charleston is a must-see destination in Nevada, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Mount Charleston to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Mount Charleston

Mount Charleston in February
Estimated hotel price
$94
1 night at 3-star hotel
Mount Charleston in February
Estimated hotel price
$94
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Mount Charleston in July, when the average temperature is 66.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 80.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 19.4 °F, with an average temperature of 32 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 3.7″. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Mount Charleston, with an average rainfall of 0.3″.

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How to Get to Mount Charleston

Plane

Although Mount Charleston doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Las Vegas McCarran Airport (LAS), which is located 30 miles from Mount Charleston. The shortest domestic flight to Mount Charleston departs from San Diego and takes around 1h 18m.

Car

Another option to get to Mount Charleston is to pick up a car rental from Las Vegas, which is about 29 miles from Mount Charleston. You’ll find branches of Ace and Advantage, among others, in Las Vegas.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Mount Charleston, including LuxXpress, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Ontario, the bus ride to Mount Charleston takes 260 miles and will cost you around $43. From Los Angeles, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 300 miles.

Plane

Although Mount Charleston doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Las Vegas McCarran Airport (LAS), which is located 30 miles from Mount Charleston. The shortest domestic flight to Mount Charleston departs from San Diego and takes around 1h 18m.

Car

Another option to get to Mount Charleston is to pick up a car rental from Las Vegas, which is about 29 miles from Mount Charleston. You’ll find branches of Ace and Advantage, among others, in Las Vegas.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Mount Charleston, including LuxXpress, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Ontario, the bus ride to Mount Charleston takes 260 miles and will cost you around $43. From Los Angeles, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 300 miles.

Airports near Mount Charleston

IFPBullhead City Laughlin Bullhead
BLDLas Vegas Boulder City
LASLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

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Air Canada
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Scandinavian Airlines
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LOT
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Finnair
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Alaska Airlines
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Renting a car in Mount Charleston

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Mount Charleston (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.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Mount Charleston (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.

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