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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. 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 25m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Zephyr Cove. The train journey from Zephyr Cove to Emeryville takes 7h 12m and costs around $462 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Salt Lake City, expect to pay about $67 for a 10h 33m 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 Movly, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Zephyr Cove using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Sacramento, the bus ride to Zephyr Cove takes 140 miles and will cost you around $46. From San Francisco, the ticket costs about $91 for a journey of 350 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 25m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Zephyr Cove. The train journey from Zephyr Cove to Emeryville takes 7h 12m and costs around $462 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Salt Lake City, expect to pay about $67 for a 10h 33m 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 Movly, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Zephyr Cove using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Sacramento, the bus ride to Zephyr Cove takes 140 miles and will cost you around $46. From San Francisco, the ticket costs about $91 for a journey of 350 miles.

Airports near Zephyr Cove

RNOReno
SMFSacramento Intl

Airlines serving Zephyr Cove

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,625 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,573 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,088 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,810 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,094 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,045 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,434 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,514 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,605 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,426 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,086 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (375 reviews)
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Where to stay in Zephyr Cove

Average rates range from around $346 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $963 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Zephyr Cove

Most booked hotels in Zephyr Cove

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Edgewood Tahoe Resort
5 stars
Excellent (9.4, 411 reviews)
$510+
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The Landing Resort And Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 863 reviews)
$197+
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Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 3312 reviews)
$86+
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Harrahs Lake Tahoe
4 stars
Good (7.3, 831 reviews)
$35+
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Bally's Lake Tahoe Casino Resort
4 stars
Good (6.8, 2819 reviews)
$48+
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Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe
4 stars
Good (6.2, 2138 reviews)
$23+
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Renting a car in Zephyr Cove

Expect to pay $3.33 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 $39.97 and $53.30.

Expect to pay $3.33 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 $39.97 and $53.30.