Sparks travel guide
Sparks Tourism | Sparks Guide
You're Going to Love Sparks
With a population of 90,264, Sparks is a must-see destination in Nevada, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Sparks deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Sparks
If you’re looking for affordable options, Rosie's Cafe at Nugget Casino Resort (1100 Nugget Ave) and Anthony's Chophouse (1100 Nugget Ave) are great picks.
When to visit Sparks
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Sparks in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °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 23 °F, with an average temperature of 35.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 1.1″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Sparks, with an average rainfall of 0.3″.
How to Get to Sparks
Plane
When flying to Sparks, you’ll arrive at Reno Airport (RNO), which is located 2 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Sparks include Avianca, Air New Zealand and Singapore Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Sparks departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 27m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Sparks. The train journey from Sparks to Sacramento takes 5h 04m and costs around $59 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Emeryville, expect to pay about $54 for a 7h 02m trip. The train station in Sparks is called Sparks, and is located 0.3 miles from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Sparks is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 187 miles from Sparks. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Fox, among others, in San Francisco.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sparks, including Bus, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Las Vegas, the bus ride to Sparks takes 115 miles and will cost you around $66. From San Francisco, the ticket costs about $50 for a journey of 325 miles. Sparks’s bus station is located 0.5 miles from the city center.
Airports near Sparks
Airlines serving Sparks
Where to stay in Sparks
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn & Suites Reno/Sparks and Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Reno Sparks.
Where to stay in popular areas of Sparks
Most booked hotels in Sparks
Renting a car in Sparks
Renting a car in Sparks costs $51 per day, on average, or $103 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 39% cheaper than airport locations in Sparks.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Sparks (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Sparks is Compact (Chevrolet Express Cargo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Forte or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.