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

Zephyr Cove travel guide

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You're Going to Love Zephyr Cove

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

Activities & attractions in Zephyr Cove

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When to visit Zephyr Cove

Zephyr Cove in January
Estimated hotel price
$100
1 night at 3-star hotel
Zephyr Cove in January
Estimated hotel price
$100
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 Southwest, United Airlines, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Zephyr Cove departs from San Diego and takes around 1h 40m.

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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Movly, among others, in San Francisco.

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 Southwest, United Airlines, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Zephyr Cove departs from San Diego and takes around 1h 40m.

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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Movly, among others, in San Francisco.

Airports near Zephyr Cove

RNOReno
SMFSacramento Intl

Airlines serving Zephyr Cove

Lufthansa
Good (8,300 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,595 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,275 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,114 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,461 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,242 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (984 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,695 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,653 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,712 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,686 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,031 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,453 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,550 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,417 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (438 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,833 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,631 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (13,135 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (247 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Zephyr Cove

Most booked hotels in Zephyr Cove

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Hilton Vacation Club Tahoe Seasons Lake Tahoe
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1439 reviews)
$104+
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Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 3945 reviews)
$100+
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Zephyr Cove Resort
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 54 reviews)
$112+
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Hotel Azure
3 stars
Excellent (8, 1959 reviews)
$129+
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Harrah's Lake Tahoe Hotel & Casino - A Caesars Rewards Destination
4 stars
Good (7.5, 957 reviews)
$57+
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Bally's Lake Tahoe
4 stars
Good (6.8, 3277 reviews)
$56+
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Renting a car in Zephyr Cove

Expect to pay $4.62 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 $55.42 and $73.89.

Expect to pay $4.62 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 $55.42 and $73.89.