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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Zephyr Cove to see all of its attractions.

Activities & attractions in Zephyr Cove

When to visit Zephyr Cove

Zephyr Cove in January
Estimated hotel price
$73
1 night at 3-star hotel
Zephyr Cove in January
Estimated hotel price
$73
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 Air France, Avianca, JetBlue and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Zephyr Cove departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 27m.

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 $48 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Salt Lake City, expect to pay about $49 for a 10h 33m 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 Kyte and Sixt, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Zephyr Cove, including FlixBus, Bus and Greyhound. From Las Vegas, the bus ride to Zephyr Cove takes 485 miles and will cost you around $152. From Phoenix, the ticket costs about $172 for a journey of 1465 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 Air France, Avianca, JetBlue and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Zephyr Cove departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 27m.

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 $48 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Salt Lake City, expect to pay about $49 for a 10h 33m 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 Kyte and Sixt, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Zephyr Cove, including FlixBus, Bus and Greyhound. From Las Vegas, the bus ride to Zephyr Cove takes 485 miles and will cost you around $152. From Phoenix, the ticket costs about $172 for a journey of 1465 miles.

Airports near Zephyr Cove

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Airlines serving Zephyr Cove

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,592 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,596 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,268 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,599 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,962 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,941 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,173 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,728 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,587 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Zephyr Cove

Most booked hotels in Zephyr Cove

3 Peaks Resort And Beach Club
3 stars
Good (7.8, 1018 reviews)
$104+
Quality Inn South Lake Tahoe
2 stars
Good (7.4, 2025 reviews)
$103+
Bally's Lake Tahoe Casino Resort
4 stars
Good (7.3, 2740 reviews)
$127+
Beach Retreat & Lodge at Tahoe
3 stars
Good (7.3, 2109 reviews)
$233+
Harveys Lake Tahoe Hotel & Casino
4 stars
Good (6.5, 1276 reviews)
$112+
Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino Lake Tahoe
3 stars
Okay (5.6, 2087 reviews)
$110+

Renting a car in Zephyr Cove

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Zephyr Cove is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Rio or similar) are, on average, 16% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Zephyr Cove is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Rio or similar) are, on average, 16% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.