Reno Tahoe International Airport: where to stay, areas and…

Reno-Tahoe International is just minutes from downtown, so there's no real distance dilemma as at other airports: the choice depends instead on what you want to do. Anyone with a short layover or a morning flight finds everything needed right next to the terminal. Anyone looking for a pool, spa and restaurants without moving around too much chooses the big resort-casinos along South Virginia Street, about ten minutes by car. Anyone who instead wants to stay within walking distance of historic casinos, bars and the Riverwalk on the Truckee River does better sleeping in downtown proper, a quarter hour from the airport.

Airport area

About 2-3 minutes by car from the terminal, with a free shuttle.

Best for: anyone with a short layover or an early flight who wants the bare minimum

Pros

Free shuttle and a very short trip
No worries about late-night or early-morning flight times

Cons

An isolated area, nothing to do on foot in the evening
Possible takeoff noise in the more exposed rooms

Recommended hotels in this area

Hyatt Place Reno/Tahoe Airport: Two minutes from the terminal with a free shuttle, breakfast and an indoor pool.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Reno Airport: High scores for cleanliness and breakfast, appreciated by business travelers.

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South Virginia Street and Convention Center

Neighbourhood · About 10 minutes by car from the airport, along South Virginia Street; some hotels offer a shuttle at limited hours.

Best for: anyone looking for a resort with spa and pool without staying right in the historic center

Pros

Resort-level spa and pools inside the property
Dozens of in-house restaurants, useful if you don't want to go out

Cons

A car or rideshare is needed to get around
Far from the bars and the Riverwalk of the historic center

Recommended hotels in this area

Atlantis Casino Resort Spa: Renovated rooms and an in-house spa, just minutes from the airport with a paid shuttle.
Peppermill Resort Spa Casino: Two outdoor pools and ten in-house restaurants, airport shuttle at limited hours.

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Historic center

City centre · By car or rideshare the airport is about 15-20 minutes away; there's no direct rail link.

Best for: anyone who wants to stay within walking distance of casinos, restaurants and the Riverwalk on the Truckee River

Pros

Everything within walking distance, from the Riverwalk to the historic casinos
Nightlife and restaurants open late

Cons

Possible noise on weekends
The airport is farther away than from the other two areas

Recommended hotels in this area

Whitney Peak Hotel Reno, Tapestry Collection by Hilton: The only casino-free, non-smoking hotel in the area, with an indoor climbing wall.
Eldorado Reno Hotel & Casino: Nine in-house restaurants and a free airport shuttle, in the heart of the historic center.

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