Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Sparks has to offer.

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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

Sparks in January
Estimated hotel price
$117
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sparks in January
Estimated hotel price
$117
1 night at 3-star hotel

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″.

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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 Southwest, United Airlines and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Sparks departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Sparks. The train journey from Sparks to Emeryville takes 7h 12m and costs around $397 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Emeryville, expect to pay about $462 for a 7h 12m 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 Turo and Movly, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Sparks using Greyhound or FlixBus. From San Francisco, the bus ride to Sparks takes 395 miles and will cost you around $80. From Los Angeles, the ticket costs about $71 for a journey of 690 miles. Sparks’s bus station is located 0.5 miles from the city center.

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 Southwest, United Airlines and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Sparks departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 20m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Sparks. The train journey from Sparks to Emeryville takes 7h 12m and costs around $397 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Emeryville, expect to pay about $462 for a 7h 12m 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 Turo and Movly, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Sparks using Greyhound or FlixBus. From San Francisco, the bus ride to Sparks takes 395 miles and will cost you around $80. From Los Angeles, the ticket costs about $71 for a journey of 690 miles. Sparks’s bus station is located 0.5 miles from the city center.

Airports near Sparks

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Airlines serving Sparks

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,631 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,010 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,579 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,100 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,812 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,093 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,683 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,052 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,441 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,527 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,337 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,413 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,460 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,894 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,484 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sparks

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Studio 6-Mccarran, Nv - Sparks - Tahoe - Reno Industrial Center and Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Reno Sparks.

Where to stay in popular areas of Sparks

Most booked hotels in Sparks

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Peppermill Resort Spa Casino
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 747 reviews)
$62+
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Best Western Plus Sparks-Reno Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1121 reviews)
$118+
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Atlantis Casino Resort Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2055 reviews)
$106+
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Extended Stay America Premier Suites - Reno - Sparks
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 206 reviews)
$110+
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Western Village Inn And Casino
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1320 reviews)
$48+
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Grand Sierra Resort and Casino
4 stars
Excellent (8, 2821 reviews)
$53+
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Renting a car in Sparks

Renting a car in Sparks costs $55 per day, on average, or $164 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 18% cheaper than airport locations in Sparks.

Expect to pay $3.29 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 $39.52 and $52.69. Compact (Chevrolet Express Cargo or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Sparks, while also 83% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Sparks costs $55 per day, on average, or $164 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 18% cheaper than airport locations in Sparks.

Expect to pay $3.29 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 $39.52 and $52.69. Compact (Chevrolet Express Cargo or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Sparks, while also 83% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Sparks

Full-size

5 Adults, 2 Bags

$43/day

Full-size

Intermediate SUV

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$48/day

Intermediate SUV
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