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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 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 22m.

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 $77 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Emeryville, expect to pay about $95 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 Movly, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Zephyr Cove using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Las Vegas, the bus ride to Zephyr Cove takes 1090 miles and will cost you around $261. From Phoenix, the ticket costs about $104 for a journey of 1330 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 22m.

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 $77 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Emeryville, expect to pay about $95 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 Movly, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Zephyr Cove using Greyhound or FlixBus. From Las Vegas, the bus ride to Zephyr Cove takes 1090 miles and will cost you around $261. From Phoenix, the ticket costs about $104 for a journey of 1330 miles.

Airports near Zephyr Cove

RNOReno
SMFSacramento Intl

Airlines serving Zephyr Cove

Lufthansa
Good (7,956 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,508 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,923 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,463 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,337 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,924 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,199 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,580 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (908 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,671 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,568 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,761 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,725 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,974 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,391 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,434 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,502 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,965 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,301 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, 1381 reviews)
$133+
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Marriott Grand Residence Club, Lake Tahoe
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 610 reviews)
$123+
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Zephyr Cove Resort
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 63 reviews)
$121+
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Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 3833 reviews)
$140+
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Hotel Azure
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1908 reviews)
$120+
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3 Peaks Resort And Beach Club
3 stars
Good (7.9, 1873 reviews)
$54+
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Renting a car in Zephyr Cove

Expect to pay $4.39 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 $52.69 and $70.26.

Expect to pay $4.39 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 $52.69 and $70.26.