Travel to Reno

If you are flying into the Reno-Tahoe region, the main airport is the Reno-Tahoe International Airport which is only a few minutes from where the relay begins and ends in Downtown Reno. Many airlines fly in and out of this airport. Southwest Airlines has the most flights.

Interstate 80 is the main east-west interstate highway that bisects Reno. It runs from San Francisco to Salt Lake City and beyond. Highway 395 is the main north-south interstate highway that bisects Reno.

You also can get to Reno by train. Amtrak rail service is available to Downtown Reno. Come to Reno by train and experience first hand the new Train Trench and restored historic railway station.

Lodging in Reno

We have arranged for great rates at the Sands Regency Casino Hotel in Downtown Reno, only a few blocks from the start of the relay.  The rates are $39 per night Thursday night and $79 per night Friday and Saturday nights.  Call 1 866-386-7829 to reserve your rooms.  The reservation code for this event is RTO605.  These rates are available until May 16, 2008.  For more information about the Sands Regency, see their website at www.sandsregency.com.  Be sure to eat a meal at Fuzio, their newest restaurant.  

For information about other lodging choices, click on the RSCVA's website at www.visitrenotahoe.com.

Vehicle rental

We have arranged for discounted rates with Enterprise Rent-A-Car.  They will provide a discount off of the retail rates in effect when you contact them.  Their retail rates increase as summer approaches, so you will get a better deal if you arrange for your rentals sooner than later.  The Customer ID Number is ID# 54CB086.  Click on the link here to proceed.  http://www.enterprise.com/car_rental/deeplinkmap.do?bid=002&cust=54CB086
If you have any questions, please call Enterprise's Business Rental Program Preferred Customer Service Department at (800) 593-0505.

Gas stations

There are plenty of gas stations located along the course. But it probably will be less expensive to fill up in Reno at the start and in Carson City at the two-thirds mark of the relay.

Grocery and convenience stores

There are many grocery and convenience stores in the Reno area where you can purchase your supplies before you start the relay. There are many along the course if you need to re-stock.