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When to visit
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 58 km 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 $113 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Santa Clara, expect to pay about $109 for a 8h 54m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Zephyr Cove is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 253 km 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 FlixBus or Greyhound. From Las Vegas, the bus ride to Zephyr Cove takes 1859 km and will cost you around $97. From Phoenix, the ticket costs about $131 for a journey of 2358 km.

Plane

Although Zephyr Cove doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Reno Airport (RNO), which is located 58 km 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 $113 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Santa Clara, expect to pay about $109 for a 8h 54m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Zephyr Cove is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 253 km 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 FlixBus or Greyhound. From Las Vegas, the bus ride to Zephyr Cove takes 1859 km and will cost you around $97. From Phoenix, the ticket costs about $131 for a journey of 2358 km.

Airports near Zephyr Cove

RNOReno
SMFSacramento Intl

Airlines serving Zephyr Cove

KLM
Good (1,461 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,820 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,773 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,239 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,240 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,887 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,127 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,372 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,541 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,745 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (901 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,536 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,701 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,762 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,420 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (387 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,973 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,155 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,465 reviews)
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Where to stay in Zephyr Cove

Average rates range from around $347 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $1,230 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Zephyr Cove

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Marriott Grand Residence Club, Lake Tahoe
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 617 reviews)
$138+
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Bluelake Inn @ Heavenly Village
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2212 reviews)
$80+
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Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 3357 reviews)
$117+
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Harrahs Lake Tahoe
4 stars
Good (7.4, 867 reviews)
$56+
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Bally's Lake Tahoe Casino Resort
4 stars
Good (6.7, 2872 reviews)
$54+
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Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe
4 stars
Good (6.4, 2139 reviews)
$52+
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Renting a car in Zephyr Cove

Expect to pay $3.26 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 $39.07 and $52.09.

Expect to pay $3.26 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 $39.07 and $52.09.