Carson City travel guide
Carson City Tourism | Carson City Guide
You're Going to Love Carson City
With a population of 55,274, Carson City is a must-see destination in Nevada, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country.
When to visit Carson City
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Carson City in July, when the average temperature is 21 °C, and the highest can go up to 32 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -6 °C, with an average temperature of 1 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 48 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Carson City, with an average rainfall of 5 mm.
How to Get to Carson City
Plane
Although Carson City doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Reno Airport (RNO), which is located 38 km from Carson City.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Carson City. The train journey from Carson City to Sacramento takes 5h 04m and costs around RM 511 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Emeryville, expect to pay about RM 258 for a 7h 02m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Carson City is to pick up a car hire from San Francisco, which is about 276 km from Carson City. You’ll find branches of Fox and Thrifty, among others, in San Francisco.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Carson City, including Bus, FlixBus and Busbud. From San Francisco, the bus ride to Carson City takes 523 km and will cost you around RM 253. From Las Vegas, the ticket costs about RM 726 for a journey of 781 km.
Airports near Carson City
Airlines serving Carson City
Where to stay in Carson City
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hardman House and Hampton Inn & Suites Carson City.
Where to stay in popular areas of Carson City
Hiring a car in Carson City
Expect to pay RM 4.88 per litre in Carson City (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 58.45 and RM 77.93. The most frequently booked car type in Carson City is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Chevrolet Express Cargo or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.