Nevada · United States
Where to stay in Reno
Reno is a city in Nevada, United States, home to about 264,000 people.
- Best months
- May, June, September and October
- Nearest airport
- RNO5 km · Reno Tahoe International Airport
- Currency
- USDUnited States dollar
- Time zone
- America/Los Angeles
- Language
- Carolinian, Chamorro, Hawaiian
About
About Reno
Reno (, REE-noh) is a city in the northwest section of the U.S. state of Nevada, along the Nevada–California border. It is the county seat and most populous city of Washoe County.
Reno is steeped in a rich, diverse, and rugged history. This is where the historic Johnson-Jeffries fight happened. This is where Marilyn Monroe and Clark Gable made The Misfits in 1961—the last completed film for both (Gable died in 1960, after shooting was complete but before release; Monroe died in 1962). It is where the railroad tumbles down out of the mountains from California to cross the Truckee River and begin the long journey east. It's difficult to walk the streets of Reno without seeing the history in this dynamic city.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Reno
See
Reno is an interesting city, with plenty to see and do day and night; many attractions which should be considered "must-see" are 30–60 minutes outside of town by car. Therefore, renting a car is a good idea when visiting Reno.
- Nevada Museum of Art
- Wingfield Park
- California Ave
- University of Nevada, Reno
- Rancho San Rafael Park
- S Wells Ave
- Idlewild Park
- National Automobile Museum
- Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum
Do
- Nevada Wolf Pack
- Reno Aces
- Reno Rodeo
- The Great Reno Balloon Race
- Hot August Nights
- Street Vibrations
- Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-off
- ARTOWN
- Reno River Festival
- Circus Circus
- Club Cal*Neva
- Eldorado
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Where to stay
Which part of Reno to stay in
Most visitors to Reno stay at one of the hotel/casino resorts. See above for a list of casino resorts. There are however many options for those that don't want to stay at a casino.
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Where to stay
Hotels in Reno
23 hotels within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.
| Hotel | Opened | From centre |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantis Casino Resort Spa | 1972 | 4.5 km |
| Circus Circus Reno | 1978 | 0.7 km |
| Eldorado Resort Casino | 1973 | 0.4 km |
| Grand Sierra Resort | 1978 | 2.8 km |
| Harrah's Reno | 1937 | 0.2 km |
| Silver Legacy Resort Casino | 1995 | 0.5 km |
| Boomtown Reno | 1964 | 13.0 km |
| Club Cal Neva | 1962 | 0.1 km |
| El Cortez Hotel | 1931 | 0.3 km |
| Mapes Hotel | 1947 | 0.1 km |
| Mizpah Hotel | 1922 | 1.2 km |
| Peppermill Reno | 1971 | 3.3 km |
| Renaissance Reno | 2017 | 0.2 km |
| Sands Regency | 1970 | 0.6 km |
| The Montage Reno | 1978 | 0.2 km |
| Whitney Peak Hotel | 1976 | 0.2 km |
| Riverside Hotel | 0.2 km | |
| Holiday Hotel | 1956 | 0.3 km |
| Mount Rose Station | 15.0 km | |
| Siena Hotel Spa Casino | 2001 | 0.2 km |
| Fitzgeralds Casino and Hotel | 1976 | 0.2 km |
| Horseshoe Motel | 0.6 km | |
| Peppermill Resort Spa Casino | 3.4 km |
When to go
The best time to visit Reno
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Reno are May, June, September and October. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C; December is the wettest, with about 51 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Reno: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO), about 4.9 km from the city centre in a straight line; Truckee Tahoe Airport (TKF, 36 km) is also within reach.
Getting in
As Reno and the Sierra Nevada are popular weekend destinations for Northern Californians, traffic can be bad coming to Reno on Friday evening, and leaving Reno on Sunday evening, especially in the ski season. The most direct route to Reno from Sacramento is via Interstate 80 over Donner Summit (7239 feet or 2206 m). This route sees a great deal of snowfall during the winter, and will shut down for periods of up to a day several times during a typical winter.
Getting around
Reno is served by two freeways: I-80 running east-west, and I-580 (previously US 395), running north-south. Circling the valley of the Truckee Meadows is the McCarran Blvd ring road. The primary business artery is Virginia Street, which runs north-south through downtown Reno. Major east-west routes include Moana Lane, Plumb Lane, Mill Street, Second Street, Fourth Street, and Sixth Street. Major routes running north-south in Reno include Keystone Avenue, Lakeside Drive, Wells Avenue, and Kietzke Lane. Nearly all national car rental agencies serve the Reno-Tahoe International Airport.
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RNO · Reno Tahoe International Airport
TKF · Truckee Tahoe Airport
Questions
Reno: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Reno?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Reno are May, June, September and October. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C; December is the wettest, with about 51 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Reno?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO), about 4.9 km from the city centre in a straight line; Truckee Tahoe Airport (TKF, 36 km) is also within reach.
What currency is used in Reno?
United States dollar (USD).
Nearby
Destinations near Reno
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.