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How to get there
Where to stay
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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. Zephyr Cove deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Activities & attractions in Zephyr Cove

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When to visit Zephyr Cove

Zephyr Cove in November
Estimated hotel price
$105
1 night at 3-star hotel
Zephyr Cove in November
Estimated hotel price
$105
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, Alaska Airlines, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Zephyr Cove departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Zephyr Cove. The train journey from Zephyr Cove to Emeryville takes 7h 02m and costs around $65 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Portland, expect to pay about $177 for a 25h 05m 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 San Francisco, the bus ride to Zephyr Cove takes 395 miles and will cost you around $69. From San Diego, the ticket costs about $138 for a journey of 1050 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 Southwest, Alaska Airlines, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Zephyr Cove departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Zephyr Cove. The train journey from Zephyr Cove to Emeryville takes 7h 02m and costs around $65 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Portland, expect to pay about $177 for a 25h 05m 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 San Francisco, the bus ride to Zephyr Cove takes 395 miles and will cost you around $69. From San Diego, the ticket costs about $138 for a journey of 1050 miles.

Airports near Zephyr Cove

RNOReno
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Airlines serving Zephyr Cove

KLM
Good (1,481 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,882 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,842 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,365 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,291 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,909 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,162 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,559 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (904 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,533 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,735 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,551 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,877 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,376 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (397 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,432 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,486 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,149 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,909 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Zephyr Cove

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Hilton Vacation Club Tahoe Seasons Lake Tahoe
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1375 reviews)
$139+
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Hotel Azure
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1908 reviews)
$125+
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Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 3841 reviews)
$103+
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Harrahs Lake Tahoe
4 stars
Good (7.4, 864 reviews)
$50+
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Bally's Lake Tahoe Casino Resort
4 stars
Good (6.7, 3158 reviews)
$49+
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Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe
3 stars
Okay (5.7, 4155 reviews)
$51+
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Renting a car in Zephyr Cove

Expect to pay $4.28 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 $51.33 and $68.44.

Expect to pay $4.28 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 $51.33 and $68.44.