Carson City travel guide
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You're Going to Love Carson City
With a population of 55,274, Carson City is a must-see destination in Nevada, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Carson City deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Carson City
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Carson City in July, when the average temperature is 69.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 89.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 21.2 °F, with an average temperature of 33.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 1.9″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Carson City, with an average rainfall of 0.2″.
How to Get to Carson City
Plane
Although Carson City doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Reno Airport (RNO), which is located 24 miles from Carson City. Airlines that fly from the United States to Carson City include Air France, Avianca and JetBlue. The shortest domestic flight to Carson City departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 23m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Carson City. The train journey from Carson City to Emeryville takes 7h 02m and costs around $48 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Emeryville, expect to pay about $72 for a 7h 02m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Carson City is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 172 miles from Carson City. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in San Francisco.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Carson City, including Greyhound, Bus and FlixBus. From Oakland, the bus ride to Carson City takes 365 miles and will cost you around $26. From San Francisco, the ticket costs about $29 for a journey of 395 miles.
Airports near Carson City
Airlines serving Carson City
Where to stay in popular areas of Carson City
Most booked hotels in Carson City
Renting a car in Carson City
Renting a car in Carson City costs $60 per day, on average, or $120 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 27% cheaper than airport locations in Carson City.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Carson 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. The most frequently booked car type in Carson City is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Chevrolet Express Cargo or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.