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Nevada City travel guide

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You're Going to Love Nevada City

With a population of 3,068, Nevada City is a must-see destination in California, United States. Consider staying at least one whole day in Nevada City to see all of its attractions.

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Where to Eat in Nevada City

If you’re looking for affordable options, Ol' Republic Roadhouse (18851 State Highway 20) and Friar Tuck's Restaurant & Bar (111 N Pine Street) are great picks.

When to visit Nevada City

Nevada City in December
Estimated hotel price
$111
1 night at 3-star hotel
Nevada City in December
Estimated hotel price
$111
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Nevada City in July, when the average temperature is 68 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 32 °F, with an average temperature of 39.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 10.1″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Nevada City, with an average rainfall of 0″.

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How to Get to Nevada City

Plane

Although Nevada City doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sacramento Airport (SMF), which is located 80 km from Nevada City. Reno Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Alaska Airlines, Avianca, Condor and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Nevada City departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 31m.

Car

Another option to get to Nevada City is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 204 km from Nevada City. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in San Francisco.

Plane

Although Nevada City doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sacramento Airport (SMF), which is located 80 km from Nevada City. Reno Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Alaska Airlines, Avianca, Condor and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Nevada City departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 31m.

Car

Another option to get to Nevada City is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 204 km from Nevada City. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in San Francisco.

Airports near Nevada City

RNOReno
SCKStockton
SMFSacramento Intl

Airlines serving Nevada City

Lufthansa
Good (7,054 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,337 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,863 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,939 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,589 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,791 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,704 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,448 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,702 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,224 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,567 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,268 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,351 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,986 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,859 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,205 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (968 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Nevada City

Most booked hotels in Nevada City

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Flume's End
3 stars
Excellent (9.6, 163 reviews)
$145+
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Grass Valley Courtyard Suites
3 stars
Excellent (9.5, 459 reviews)
$219+
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Gold Miners Inn Grass Valley, Ascend Hotel Collection
2 stars
Excellent (9.1, 567 reviews)
$166+
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National Exchange Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 141 reviews)
$142+
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Sierra Mountain Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 487 reviews)
$157+
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The Holbrooke Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 269 reviews)
$178+
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Renting a car in Nevada City

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Nevada City (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 Nevada City (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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