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
$92
1 night at 3-star hotel
Gardnerville in May
Estimated hotel price
$92
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, Alaska Airlines and Avianca. The shortest domestic flight to Gardnerville departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Gardnerville. The train journey from Gardnerville to Sacramento takes 5h 04m and costs around $112 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Emeryville, expect to pay about $126 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 Fox and Thrifty, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Gardnerville using FlixBus or Greyhound.

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, Alaska Airlines and Avianca. The shortest domestic flight to Gardnerville departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 25m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Gardnerville. The train journey from Gardnerville to Sacramento takes 5h 04m and costs around $112 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Emeryville, expect to pay about $126 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 Fox and Thrifty, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Gardnerville using FlixBus or Greyhound.

Airports near Gardnerville

RNOReno

Airlines serving Gardnerville

Lufthansa
Good (7,180 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,351 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,843 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,644 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,835 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,553 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,670 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (831 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,900 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,236 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,097 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,318 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,423 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,338 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,237 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,300 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (8,190 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,513 reviews)
Frontier
Good (3,580 reviews)
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Where to stay in Gardnerville

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Historian Inn and Best Western Topaz Lake Inn.

Where to stay in popular areas of Gardnerville

Most booked hotels in Gardnerville

Carson Valley Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 397 reviews)
$137+
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Minden, An IHG Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 498 reviews)
$169+
Historian Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 455 reviews)
$143+
Carson Valley Motor Lodge and Extended Stay
2 stars
Excellent (8, 432 reviews)
$111+
Best Western Topaz Lake Inn
2 stars
Good (7.3, 142 reviews)
$144+

Renting a car in Gardnerville

Renting a car in Gardnerville costs $73 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 9% more expensive than at Reno.

Expect to pay $3.71 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 $44.52 and $59.36. 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 Compact rental cars (Chevrolet Express Cargo or similar) are, on average, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Gardnerville costs $73 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 9% more expensive than at Reno.

Expect to pay $3.71 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 $44.52 and $59.36. 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 Compact rental cars (Chevrolet Express Cargo or similar) are, on average, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.