With a population of 3,068, Nevada City is a must-see destination in California, United States. Consider staying at least one whole day in Nevada City to see all of its attractions.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Ol' Republic Roadhouse (18851 State Highway 20) and Friar Tuck's Restaurant & Bar (111 N Pine Street) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Nevada City in July, when the average temperature is 68 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 32 °F, with an average temperature of 39.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 10.1″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Nevada City, with an average rainfall of 0″.
Although Nevada City doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sacramento Airport (SMF), which is located 50 miles from Nevada City. Reno Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air France, Avianca, JetBlue and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Nevada City departs from San Diego and takes around 1h 38m.
Another option to get to Nevada City is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 126 miles from Nevada City. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in San Francisco.
You can travel by bus to Nevada City using Greyhound or FlixBus. From San Diego, the bus ride to Nevada City takes 930 miles and will cost you around $119. From Phoenix, the ticket costs about $211 for a journey of 1115 miles.
Renting a car in Nevada City costs $57 per day, on average.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 4% more expensive than at Sacramento Intl.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Nevada City (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38.