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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 March
Estimated hotel price
$156
1 night at 3-star hotel
Zephyr Cove in March
Estimated hotel price
$156
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, Finnair and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Zephyr Cove departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 23m.

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 $56 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Emeryville, expect to pay about $63 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 Payless, 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 350 miles and will cost you around $90. From Los Angeles, the ticket costs about $131 for a journey of 775 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, Finnair and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Zephyr Cove departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 23m.

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 $56 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Emeryville, expect to pay about $63 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 Payless, 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 350 miles and will cost you around $90. From Los Angeles, the ticket costs about $131 for a journey of 775 miles.

Airports near Zephyr Cove

RNOReno
SMFSacramento Intl

Airlines serving Zephyr Cove

KLM
Good (1,406 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,541 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,993 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,487 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,031 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,775 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,001 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,998 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,482 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,394 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (862 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,378 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,545 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,284 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,214 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,333 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,388 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (369 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,037 reviews)
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Where to stay in Zephyr Cove

Average rates range from around $334 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $610 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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Worldmark South Shore
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, 40 reviews)
$150+
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The Landing Resort And Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 862 reviews)
$214+
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Zephyr Cove Resort
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 63 reviews)
$124+
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Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 3290 reviews)
$106+
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Beach Retreat & Lodge at Tahoe
3 stars
Good (7.5, 3188 reviews)
$104+
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Bally's Lake Tahoe Casino Resort
4 stars
Good (6.8, 2820 reviews)
$56+
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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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