When to go to Reno

There is no time in Reno when there isn't a buzz in the casinos, chatter and laughter in the bars and lounges, dancing and gyrating to the Techno beat in the nightclubs, clapping and cheering in the theatres or comedy stops, and the clatter of shoes and blaring of horns. When to go to Reno, therefore, is when you are in the mood for all of that.

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When to go to Reno

It is a good idea to know when the high, shoulder (mid) and low seasons are in Reno. It is also important to understand how weather, holidays and special events influence those seasons. Examine the Visitors Chart below:

Reno Visitors Chart
Reno Visitors Chart
The purpose of the Reno Visitors Chart is to provide a visual representation indicating monthly CHANGE in visitors by the number of hotel rooms (all types) occupied both above and below Reno's established daily average of 13,826 rooms throughout the year. This average represents 70.3% of the total number of rooms available in the Reno area. The daily average total number of available rooms in Reno is 19,667. Keep in mind, these numbers are averages, and there are several dates when demand exceeds supply, which is not necessarily evident in the chart, but we'll get back to that in a moment.
  • Low Season: mid-October through January. With exception to holiday and special event periods you can expect room availability to be ample and prices to be low.
  • Mid Season: February through mid-May. Because hotels increase they're rates when they become 60% occupied, and because Shoulder Season is at or above-average occupancy, you will not want to wait until the last minute to make your plans.
  • High Season: late-May through mid-October. If you are planning a trip to reno during High Season you should confirm your plans ASAP.
Regardless of season, the best time to come for the lowest rates and shortest lines is a few days before and right after major holidays, Reno Conventions and Reno Events . If those dates occur over a weekend they are considered 'High Demand Dates.' The basic axiom to remember when planning your visit during high season or high demand dates is: you cannot plan too soon, but you can wait too late. That said, below is a list of High Demand dates in Reno: Reno-Tahoe weather is also going to play a role. Reno enjoys 300 days of sunshine a year. It's the other 65 days you will want to pay close attention to, particularly November through February when tempatures can drop below freezing and heavy show falls over the Sierra Nevada Mountains. 70% of all visitors to Reno drive in. If you are driving over the Sierra's in the Winter, pay close attention to road conditions, always carry tire chains, never take unmaintained roads or "short-cuts," and keep your cell phone charged.

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