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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 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 $77 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Emeryville, expect to pay about $77 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 San Francisco, the bus ride to Zephyr Cove takes 395 miles and will cost you around $68. From Fresno, the ticket costs about $90 for a journey of 485 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 $77 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Emeryville, expect to pay about $77 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 San Francisco, the bus ride to Zephyr Cove takes 395 miles and will cost you around $68. From Fresno, the ticket costs about $90 for a journey of 485 miles.

Airports near Zephyr Cove

RNOReno
SMFSacramento Intl

Airlines serving Zephyr Cove

KLM
Good (1,492 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,900 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,865 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,302 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,392 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,916 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,174 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,564 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (905 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,554 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,748 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,559 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,907 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,381 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (399 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,428 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,491 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,925 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,197 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Zephyr Cove

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Marriott Grand Residence Club, Lake Tahoe
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 610 reviews)
$118+
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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, 3837 reviews)
$125+
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Harrahs Lake Tahoe
4 stars
Good (7.4, 865 reviews)
$50+
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Where Eagles Fly Bed & Breakfast
3 stars
Excellent (9.7, 1 review)
$184+
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Bally's Lake Tahoe Casino Resort
4 stars
Good (6.7, 3160 reviews)
$49+
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Renting a car in Zephyr Cove

Expect to pay $4.32 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 $51.78 and $69.05.

Expect to pay $4.32 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 $51.78 and $69.05.