Zephyr Cove travel guide

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With a population of 565, Zephyr Cove is a must-see destination in Nevada, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Zephyr Cove deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Activities & attractions in Zephyr Cove

When to visit Zephyr Cove

Zephyr Cove in August
Estimated hotel price
$113
1 night at 3-star hotel
Zephyr Cove in August
Estimated hotel price
$113
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Zephyr Cove

Plane

Although Zephyr Cove doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Reno Airport (RNO), which is located 36 miles from Zephyr Cove. Reno Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air France, Alaska Airlines, Avianca and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Zephyr Cove departs from Los Angeles and takes around 1h 24m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Zephyr Cove. The train journey from Zephyr Cove to Sacramento takes 5h 04m and costs around $66 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Emeryville, expect to pay about $73 for a 7h 02m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Zephyr Cove is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 157 miles from Zephyr Cove. You’ll find branches of Turo and Kyte, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Zephyr Cove using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Los Angeles, the bus ride to Zephyr Cove takes 610 miles and will cost you around $117. From San Diego, the ticket costs about $190 for a journey of 810 miles.

Plane

Although Zephyr Cove doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Reno Airport (RNO), which is located 36 miles from Zephyr Cove. Reno Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air France, Alaska Airlines, Avianca and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Zephyr Cove departs from Los Angeles and takes around 1h 24m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Zephyr Cove. The train journey from Zephyr Cove to Sacramento takes 5h 04m and costs around $66 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Emeryville, expect to pay about $73 for a 7h 02m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Zephyr Cove is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 157 miles from Zephyr Cove. You’ll find branches of Turo and Kyte, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Zephyr Cove using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Los Angeles, the bus ride to Zephyr Cove takes 610 miles and will cost you around $117. From San Diego, the ticket costs about $190 for a journey of 810 miles.

Airports near Zephyr Cove

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Airlines serving Zephyr Cove

Lufthansa
Good (7,011 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,327 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,767 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,580 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,916 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,767 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,674 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,435 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (775 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,666 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,200 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,553 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (345 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,335 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,139 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,269 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,882 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,837 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,193 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (961 reviews)
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Where to stay in Zephyr Cove

Average rates range from around $420 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $1,283 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Zephyr Cove

Most booked hotels in Zephyr Cove

Worldmark South Shore
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 40 reviews)
$159+
The Landing Resort And Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 798 reviews)
$293+
Zephyr Cove Resort
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 63 reviews)
$129+
Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe
4 stars
Excellent (8, 3117 reviews)
$146+
Beach Retreat & Lodge at Tahoe
3 stars
Good (7.6, 3042 reviews)
$146+
Bally's Lake Tahoe Casino Resort
4 stars
Good (6.9, 2715 reviews)
$84+

Renting a car in Zephyr Cove

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Zephyr Cove (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 Zephyr Cove (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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