Nevada City travel guide

Nevada City Tourism | Nevada City Guide

You're Going to Love Nevada City

With a population of 3,068, Nevada City is a must-see destination in California, United States. Consider staying at least one whole day in Nevada City to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Nevada City

If you’re looking for affordable options, Ol' Republic Roadhouse (18851 State Highway 20) and Friar Tuck's Restaurant & Bar (111 N Pine Street) are great picks.

When to visit Nevada City

Nevada City in February
Estimated hotel price
$106
1 night at 3-star hotel
Nevada City in February
Estimated hotel price
$106
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Nevada City in July, when the average temperature is 68 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 32 °F, with an average temperature of 39.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 10.1″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Nevada City, with an average rainfall of 0″.

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How to Get to Nevada City

Plane

Although Nevada City doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sacramento Airport (SMF), which is located 50 miles from Nevada City. Reno Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Avianca, JetBlue, Hawaiian Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Nevada City departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Nevada City is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 126 miles from Nevada City. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Nevada City using FlixBus or Bus. From Los Angeles, the bus ride to Nevada City takes 505 miles and will cost you around $137. From Anaheim, the ticket costs about $126 for a journey of 535 miles.

Plane

Although Nevada City doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sacramento Airport (SMF), which is located 50 miles from Nevada City. Reno Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Avianca, JetBlue, Hawaiian Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Nevada City departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Nevada City is to pick up a car rental from San Francisco, which is about 126 miles from Nevada City. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in San Francisco.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Nevada City using FlixBus or Bus. From Los Angeles, the bus ride to Nevada City takes 505 miles and will cost you around $137. From Anaheim, the ticket costs about $126 for a journey of 535 miles.

Airports near Nevada City

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Airlines serving Nevada City

Lufthansa
Good (4,664 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (941 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,534 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,613 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,119 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,859 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,176 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (922 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,651 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (716 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Nevada City

Most booked hotels in Nevada City

Grass Valley Courtyard Suites
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 365 reviews)
$201+
Gold Miners Inn Grass Valley Ascend Hotel Collection
2 stars
Excellent (9.1, 452 reviews)
$181+
Sierra Mountain Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 400 reviews)
$139+
Holbrooke Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 187 reviews)
$155+
Best Western Gold Country Inn
2 stars
Good (6.8, 320 reviews)
$140+
Holiday Lodge
2 stars
Good (6.2, 312 reviews)
$107+

Renting a car in Nevada City

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Nevada City (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.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Nevada City (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.