Mount Charleston travel guide
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You're Going to Love Mount Charleston
Mount Charleston 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 Mount Charleston to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Mount Charleston
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Mount Charleston in July, when the average temperature is 66.2 °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 19.4 °F, with an average temperature of 32 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 3.7″. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Mount Charleston, with an average rainfall of 0.3″.
How to Get to Mount Charleston
Plane
Although Mount Charleston doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Las Vegas McCarran Airport (LAS), which is located 30 miles from Mount Charleston. The shortest domestic flight to Mount Charleston departs from Los Angeles and takes around 1h 14m.
Train
AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Mount Charleston.
Car
Another option to get to Mount Charleston is to pick up a car rental from Las Vegas, which is about 29 miles from Mount Charleston. You’ll find branches of Fox and Easirent, among others, in Las Vegas.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Mount Charleston, including Bus, FlixBus and Greyhound. From East Los Angeles, the bus ride to Mount Charleston takes 265 miles and will cost you around $80. From East Los Angeles, the ticket costs about $80 for a journey of 270 miles.
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Renting a car in Mount Charleston
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Mount Charleston (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. Economy (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Mount Charleston, while also 28% cheaper than other types, on average.