Gardnerville travel guide

Gardnerville Tourism | Gardnerville Guide

You're Going to Love Gardnerville

With a population of 5,656, Gardnerville 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 Gardnerville to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Gardnerville

If you’re looking for affordable options, CoCos on Main (1404 U.S. Hwy 395 N) and Overland Restaurant & Pub (1451 Us 395) are great picks.

When to visit Gardnerville

Gardnerville in May
Estimated hotel price
$115
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gardnerville in May
Estimated hotel price
$115
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Gardnerville in July, when the average temperature is 69.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 91.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 17.6 °F, with an average temperature of 32 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 1.6″. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Gardnerville, with an average rainfall of 0.3″.

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How to Get to Gardnerville

Plane

Although Gardnerville doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Reno Airport (RNO), which is located 39 miles from Gardnerville. Airlines that fly from the United States to Gardnerville include Air France, Avianca and JetBlue. The shortest domestic flight to Gardnerville departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 27m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Gardnerville. The train journey from Gardnerville to Sacramento takes 5h 04m and costs around $64 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Emeryville, expect to pay about $59 for a 7h 02m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Gardnerville is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 165 miles from Gardnerville. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Gardnerville using Greyhound or FlixBus. From San Francisco, the bus ride to Gardnerville takes 325 miles and will cost you around $52. From San Jose, the ticket costs about $24 for a journey of 450 miles.

Plane

Although Gardnerville doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Reno Airport (RNO), which is located 39 miles from Gardnerville. Airlines that fly from the United States to Gardnerville include Air France, Avianca and JetBlue. The shortest domestic flight to Gardnerville departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 27m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Gardnerville. The train journey from Gardnerville to Sacramento takes 5h 04m and costs around $64 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Emeryville, expect to pay about $59 for a 7h 02m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Gardnerville is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 165 miles from Gardnerville. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Gardnerville using Greyhound or FlixBus. From San Francisco, the bus ride to Gardnerville takes 325 miles and will cost you around $52. From San Jose, the ticket costs about $24 for a journey of 450 miles.

Airports near Gardnerville

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Airlines serving Gardnerville

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (844 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,576 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,607 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,114 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,441 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,929 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,719 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,593 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,544 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (766 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (771 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (486 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Gardnerville

Most booked hotels in Gardnerville

Carson Valley Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 428 reviews)
$162+
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Minden, An IHG Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 451 reviews)
$171+
Historian Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 435 reviews)
$111+
Carson Valley Motor Lodge and Extended Stay
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 441 reviews)
$146+
Best Western Topaz Lake Inn
2 stars
Good (7.4, 121 reviews)
$175+

Renting a car in Gardnerville

Renting a car in Gardnerville costs $79 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 7% more expensive than at Reno.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Gardnerville (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 Gardnerville is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Gardnerville costs $79 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 7% more expensive than at Reno.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Gardnerville (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 Gardnerville is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.