With a population of 18,297, Elko is a must-see destination in Nevada, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Elko to see all of its attractions.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Elko in July, when the average temperature is 64.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 80.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 12.2 °F, with an average temperature of 24.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 1.8″. In contrast, September is usually the driest month of the year in Elko, with an average rainfall of 0.3″.
When flying to Elko, you’ll arrive at Elko (EKO), which is located 2 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Elko departs from Denver and takes around 16h 38m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Elko. The train station in Elko is called Elko, and is located 0.7 miles from the city center.
Another option to get to Elko is to pick up a car rental from Boise, which is about 193 miles from Elko. You’ll find branches of Budget and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Boise.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include TownePlace Suites by Marriott Elko and Comfort Inn Elko.
Renting a car in Elko costs $84 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 55% cheaper than airport locations in Elko.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Elko (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Elko is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.