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

Tahoe City travel guide

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You're Going to Love Tahoe City

Tahoe City is a must-see destination in California, United States. Tahoe City deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Tahoe City

If you’re looking for affordable options, Christy Hill (115 Grove Street) and River Ranch Lodge & Restaurant (2285 River Road) are great picks.

When to visit Tahoe City

Tahoe City in November
Estimated hotel price
$166
1 night at 3-star hotel
Tahoe City in November
Estimated hotel price
$166
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Tahoe City in July, when the average temperature is 60.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 77 °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 28.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 6.1″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Tahoe City, with an average rainfall of 0.3″.

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How to Get to Tahoe City

Plane

Although Tahoe City doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Reno Airport (RNO), which is located 49 km from Tahoe City. Reno Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Southwest, Alaska Airlines, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Tahoe City departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 24m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Tahoe City. The train journey from Tahoe City 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.

Car

Another option to get to Tahoe City is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 250 km from Tahoe City. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Tahoe City using Greyhound or FlixBus. From San Francisco, the bus ride to Tahoe City takes 636 km and will cost you around $80. From Los Angeles, the ticket costs about $71 for a journey of 1110 km.

Plane

Although Tahoe City doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Reno Airport (RNO), which is located 49 km from Tahoe City. Reno Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Southwest, Alaska Airlines, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Tahoe City departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 24m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Tahoe City. The train journey from Tahoe City 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.

Car

Another option to get to Tahoe City is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 250 km from Tahoe City. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Tahoe City using Greyhound or FlixBus. From San Francisco, the bus ride to Tahoe City takes 636 km and will cost you around $80. From Los Angeles, the ticket costs about $71 for a journey of 1110 km.

Airports near Tahoe City

RNOReno
SMFSacramento Intl

Airlines serving Tahoe City

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,628 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,575 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,097 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,812 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,681 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,051 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,442 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,525 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,336 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,413 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,452 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,895 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,089 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Tahoe City

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Everline Resort & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, 48 reviews)
$287+
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Red Wolf Lodge at Olympic Valley
0 stars
Excellent (8.9, 216 reviews)
$144+
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Sunnyside Resort and Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 555 reviews)
$189+
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Basecamp Tahoe City
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 608 reviews)
$80+
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Olympic Village Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 188 reviews)
$125+
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evo Hotel Tahoe City
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 72 reviews)
$126+
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Renting a car in Tahoe City

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Tahoe City (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.97 and $53.30.

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Tahoe City (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.97 and $53.30.

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