Reno–Tahoe International Airport is a joint-use airport three miles away from downtown Reno, in Washoe County, Nevada. RNO is the second busiest commercial airport in the state. The airport celebrated 90 years of service in November 2018. Here's its address:
Reno–Tahoe International Airport (RNO)
2001 E. Plumb Lane, Reno, NV 89502
Ground Transportation
Various transportation options are available at Reno Airport, such as airport shuttles, hotel shuttles, rideshare services, taxis, limousines, rental cars, and public transportation. Several airport transfers are available to take you to your desired destination in or around the city. We have listed the best transportation options so that you could pick the most suitable one.
Reno Airport Shuttle
If you wish to have a safe and inexpensive ride, book a shuttle ride. Three paid shuttle services run to and from RNO Airport: North Lake Tahoe Express, South Tahoe Airporter, and Airport Mini Bus.
North Lake Tahoe Express is a great choice for travelers in the Truckee/North-Tahoe region. They offer affordable airport service between the North Lake Tahoe and Truckee regions and Reno-Tahoe International Airport. At the airport, North Lake Tahoe Express is located in the Baggage Claim area behind the rental car counters and between doors A and B. See the online schedule and check their rates in the following list.
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| Number of Travelers |
Price per Person |
| 1 passenger |
$60 |
| 2 passeengers |
$50 |
| 3 passengers |
$45 |
| 5-10 passengers |
$40 |
If you often travel with a large group of people/friends, you can pay $220 for five shared one-way trips. Call them at (530) 582-4964 to find out more about group and frequent rider discounts. You can quickly book online or by phone at (866) 216-5222. Just remember to make a reservation 24 hours in advance!
South Tahoe Airporter offers daily rides between RNO Airport and South Lake Tahoe. Travel time to/from Reno-Tahoe International Airport is approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes. The South Tahoe Airporter counter is behind the National Car Rental Counter near Door B. See the list below to discover shuttle fares:
| Ticket |
Fare |
| Adult One-Way |
$32.75 |
| Adult Round Trip |
$59.50 |
| Children One-Way |
$19.75 |
| Children Round Trip |
$35.58 |
Book tickets online or purchase them at their counters at the airport. For additional questions, call (866) 898-2463.
Hotels With Free Reno Airport Shuttle Service
Many hotels in the Reno-Tahoe region offer complimentary airport pick-up. Complimentary hotel shuttles stop along the curb, outside the D Doors North of Baggage Claim. When you see your shuttle, approach the vehicle and board. We singled out hotel shuttles with regularly scheduled service:
- Aloft Reno-Tahoe International Airport: 4:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- Grand Sierra Resort and Casino: 4:45 AM- 12:15 AM
- Nugget Casino Resort: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Peppermill: 4:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Hyatt Place Reno Tahoe Airport offers hotel shuttles, and you can call 775-324-2282 to find out more information. To learn more about SureStay Plus Hotel Reno Airport shuttles and reservations, call 775-348-6370. If you already booked a room in another hotel, call them to ask if they offer shared or private airport pick-ups. Here are some of the best hotels in the area:
Hotel | Phone Number |
SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western | (775) 348-6370 |
Hyatt Place | (775) 826-2500 |
Comfort Inn & Suites | (775) 682-4444 |
La Quinta Inn | (775) 348-6100 |
Atlantis Casino Resort Spa | (775) 825-4700 |
Holiday Inn Express | (775) 229-7070 |
Grand Sierra Resort and Casino | (775) 789-2000 |
Rideshare Services
Uber and Lyft are the most popular transportation network companies and are often used across the state. Pick-up is allowed in the ground transportation area located north of Baggage Claim. Follow signs outside of the D Doors and look for the Rideshare shelter where customers may wait for pick-up. Passengers may be dropped off anywhere along the front curb of the terminal building.
Taxi & Limousine Service
Reno-Tahoe Airport offers you tax services as well. The passenger waiting area for taxis and limousines is located outside of the D Doors located north of Baggage Claim. The following list offers taxi and limousine services available to customers on-site:
Taxi Company | Phone Number |
All Star Taxi | (530) 448-2552 |
Anytime Taxi | (530) 414-4187 |
Capitol Cab | (775) 885-0300 |
High Sierra Taxi | (530) 412-1927 |
Independent Taxi | (530) 546-8687 |
North Tahoe Checker Taxi | (530) 546-8844 |
Reno-Sparks Cab | (775) 333-3333 |
Whittlesea Checker Taxi | (775) 322-2222 |
Yellow Cab of Reno | (775) 355-5555 |
Bell Limo provides premium limo service to the airport cruising the Reno-Sparks, Lake Tahoe, and outlying areas. They have a large fleet of private vehicles, including corporate sedan, SUV sedan, passenger van, limo bus, etc. The counter is in the Baggage Claim behind the rental car counters, between Doors A and B. All the vehicles are well equipped with a beautiful leather interior, spacious legroom, flat-screen TVs, DVD player, mood lighting, and beverage service. Call (775)323-3727 or email them at [email protected] for more info.
Rental Cars
Reno-Tahoe International Airport provides nine rental car agencies with pick-up available right outside the terminal building. All car rental counters are in the Baggage Claim area, except Payless Car Rental. Their rental car center is located just a block away, and they have a shuttle bus that will take you there. Other companies’ vehicles may be collected from the parking lot located just outside Baggage Claim.
Rental Car Company | Phone Number |
Alamo | (877) 222-9075 |
Avis | (800) 230-4898 |
Budget | (800) 527-0700 |
Dollar | (800) 800-3665 |
Enterprise | (800) 261-7331 |
Hertz | (800) 654-3131 |
National | (877) 222-9058 |
Payless | (800) 729-5377 |
Thrifty | 800-847-4389 |
Public Transportation
City Bus service is provided by RTC Ride between the airport and downtown Reno. Its pick-up and drop-off location are at the north end of the center curb, outside of Baggage Claim. The bus schedule to and from the airport is posted at the bus stop and in the Baggage Claim area, adjacent to the Regional Information Booth. If you’re interested in RTC fares, check the following list:
Single Ride | $2.00 |
Day Pass | $3.00 |
7-Day Pass | $14.50 |
31-Day Pass | $65.00 |
The RNO Airport is also serviced by RTC Access, a paratransit service that provides door-to-door, prescheduled transportation for people with disabilities who meet the eligibility criteria.
Sage Stage provides intercity public transit services in Modoc County, California. To find out their one-way fares, check the list below:
Zone | Price | Discount |
Susanville to Reno | $22.00 | $16.50 |
Alturas to Reno | $32.00 | $24.00 |
Likely/Ravendale to Reno | $28.00 | $21.00 |
If you need help finding anything within the airport terminal, check out the Reno Tahoe Airport map:
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