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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 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 58 km from Zephyr Cove. Reno Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air France, Alaska Airlines, Avianca 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 Emeryville takes 7h 02m and costs around $75 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Emeryville, expect to pay about $113 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 253 km 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 FlixBus or Greyhound. From San Francisco, the bus ride to Zephyr Cove takes 563 km and will cost you around $28. From Los Angeles, the ticket costs about $156 for a journey of 1287 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 Air France, Alaska Airlines, Avianca 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 Emeryville takes 7h 02m and costs around $75 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Emeryville, expect to pay about $113 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 253 km 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 FlixBus or Greyhound. From San Francisco, the bus ride to Zephyr Cove takes 563 km and will cost you around $28. From Los Angeles, the ticket costs about $156 for a journey of 1287 km.

Airports near Zephyr Cove

RNOReno
SMFSacramento Intl

Airlines serving Zephyr Cove

KLM
Good (1,410 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,572 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,516 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,043 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,784 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,016 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,011 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,408 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,487 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (868 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,444 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,293 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,575 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,282 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,401 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (369 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,059 reviews)
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Where to stay in Zephyr Cove

Average rates range from around $342 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $480 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)
$466+
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Worldmark South Shore
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, 40 reviews)
$156+
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Zephyr Cove Resort
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 63 reviews)
$122+
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Margaritaville Resort Lake Tahoe
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 3294 reviews)
$86+
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Beach Retreat & Lodge at Tahoe
3 stars
Good (7.6, 3189 reviews)
$782+
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Where Eagles Fly Bed & Breakfast
3 stars
Excellent (9.7, 1 review)
$184+
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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.