Why go
- City in Nevada, United States.
- 1 curated must-see attraction on record, including Eldorado at the Row, Reno.
- 1 hand-picked place to stay.
- Served by Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO).
History
Reno 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. Sitting in the High Eastern Sierra foothills, in the Truckee River valley, on the eastern side of the Sierra Nevada, it is about 23 miles (37 km) northeast of Lake Tahoe. Reno is the 78th most populous city in the United States, the third most populous city in Nevada, and the most populous in Nevada outside the Las Vegas Valley. It is known as "The Biggest Little City in the World" and had a population of 264,165 at the 2020 census.
Must-see attractions
Where to stay
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 8 airlines, 13 direct destinations
- Southwest Airlines WN (737-700, 737-800, 737-800) · 8 routes: Chicago, Denver, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Portland, San Diego, Seattle
- Alaska Airlines AS (Dash 8-400, CRJ) · 4 routes: Los Angeles*, Portland*, San Jose*, Seattle*
- American Airlines AA (737-800, A319, A320, M83, CRJ) · 4 routes: Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Los Angeles*, Phoenix
- US Airways US (737-800, A319, A320, M83, CRJ) · 4 routes: Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Los Angeles*, Phoenix
- United Airlines UA (CRJ-700, A320, CRJ) · 3 routes: Denver, Los Angeles*, San Francisco*
- AirTran Airways FL (737-700) · 2 routes: Chicago*, Denver*
- Allegiant Air G4 (MD-80) · 1 route: Las Vegas
- Delta Air Lines DL (737-800) · 1 route: Salt Lake City
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO); 27 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: RNO has direct flights to 13 destinations on 8 airlines (incl. Los Angeles, Denver, Phoenix, Chicago, Chicago…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Reno-Sparks, Nevada. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Trains & rail
Coaches & shuttles
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.