Reno travel guide
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You're Going to Love Reno
With a population of 225.221, Reno is a must-see destination in Nevada, United States. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Reno deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Reno
is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Reno. These include popular favourites such as Arario Midtown (777 S Center St), Bistro Napa - Atlantis Casino Resort (3800 S Virginia St) and Atlantis Steakhouse - Atlantis Casino Resort Spa (3800 S. Virginia St). If you’re looking for affordable options, Campo - Reno (50 North Sierra Street) and Rapscallion Seafood House & Bar (1555 S Wells Ave) are great picks.
When to visit Reno
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Reno in July, when the average temperature is 24 °C, and the highest can go up to 33 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -4 °C, with an average temperature of 2 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 25 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Reno, with an average rainfall of 5 mm.
How to Get to Reno
Plane
When flying to Reno, you’ll arrive at Reno Airport (RNO), which is located 4 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Reno from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 24h 19m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Reno. The train journey from Reno to Emeryville takes 7h 02m and costs around $82 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Salt Lake City, expect to pay about $88 for a 10h 33m trip. The train station in Reno is called Reno, and is located 0.2 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Reno is to pick up a car hire from San Francisco, which is about 297 km from Reno. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in San Francisco.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Reno, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Bus. From San Francisco, the bus ride to Reno takes 523 km and will cost you around $83. From Las Vegas, the ticket costs about $458 for a journey of 781 km. The most popular bus station is Reno Downtown, located 0.2 km from the city centre of Reno. Reno Reno, Nv Bus Station is also a commonly used station, and is 0.6 km from the city centre.
Airports near Reno
Airlines serving Reno
Where to stay in Reno
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Club Lakeridge Resort and Hampton Inn & Suites - Reno West, NV. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Reno, with prices from $71 to $663 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Reno are about 81% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Reno
Most booked hotels in Reno
Hiring a car in Reno
Hiring a car in Reno costs $87 per day, on average, or $174 if you want to hire it for 2 days. Alamo, Payless and Enterprise Rent-A-Car are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Reno is the Hertz branch at 2001 E. Plumb Lane, which is 4 km from the city centre.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 16% cheaper than airport locations in Reno.
Expect to pay $1.56 per litre in Reno (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $18.67 and $24.89. The most frequently booked car type in Reno is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Mazda CX-5 or similar) is, on average, 50% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.