Airport Transfers
Private airport transportation from Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) to downtown Reno, Sparks and Lake Tahoe, from Incline Village and Truckee to South Lake Tahoe, booked before you land.
Pre-booked private transportation takes you directly from Reno-Tahoe International Airport to your hotel, resort or vacation rental.
After immigration, baggage claim and customs, continue outside the terminal to the meeting area named in your confirmation. Your vehicle is reserved only for the passengers on your reservation: unlike a shared shuttle, it makes no extra hotel stops for other travelers, and the price is per vehicle, not per person.
Our airport transportation in Reno takes you to the casino hotels downtown and in Sparks, to Incline Village and the North Shore, to Truckee, Northstar and Palisades Tahoe, and to Stateline and South Lake Tahoe.
Reno airport transfers start in the ground transportation loop outside Door D, north of baggage claim, where pre-arranged drivers pick up. We track your flight, so the pickup follows your real landing time, and the price for your vehicle is fixed before you fly, from a sedan for two to a van for a ski group with boards and bags.
Each Reno airport transfer goes door to door to your hotel, casino resort, cabin or vacation rental in Reno and Sparks or around Lake Tahoe, including the ski resorts. Going on to Sacramento, Kirkwood or Mammoth Lakes? Enter your address in the booking form to see whether a transfer is offered.
Our Reno airport shuttle is a private van for your party only, not a scheduled Tahoe shuttle that waits for other passengers and stops along the shore. It leaves when you have your bags, with room for skis, snowboards and golf clubs, and suits families and groups heading up to the lake.
From private sedans to group vans. One fixed price per vehicle, whatever your party size.
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Private Sedan
1 to 4 passengers
Private, non-stop transfer. All taxes included.
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Luxury SUV
Up to 6 passengers
Comfortable VIP SUV with premium features.
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Private Van
Up to 8 passengers
Ideal for families and groups with luggage.
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Group Van
Up to 16 passengers
Our largest vehicle. Room for up to 16 passengers and their luggage.
Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) has one terminal, with a central security checkpoint and two concourses: B, used by most airlines, and C, used mainly by Southwest. Most flights are domestic, so you walk from the gate to baggage claim with no passport check.
Passengers on the Volaris flight from Guadalajara go straight from the aircraft into the U.S. Customs and Border Protection facility next to the main terminal before entering the airport. Baggage claim and the rental car counters share one hall, and pickups for taxis, rideshare, shuttles and pre-arranged drivers are outside Door D.
Reno sits at about 4,400 feet. Nevada and the Lake Tahoe area are on Pacific Time and use the US dollar.
Entering the US. International visitors need a US visa or an approved ESTA before they fly. Most reach Reno on a domestic connection and clear immigration at their first US airport; only the Guadalajara flight clears customs in Reno.
Winter chain controls. Snowstorms bring chain controls on the Mount Rose Highway, Interstate 80 over Donner Summit and US 50, and roads can close for hours. Your driver follows the controls in force, so allow extra time on a stormy day.
Two states around the lake. Incline Village and Stateline are in Nevada, while Truckee, Palisades Tahoe and the city of South Lake Tahoe are in California. Give the full address and town, as some street names repeat around the lake.
Cabins and snowy driveways. Many Tahoe rentals sit on steep or private roads that may be unplowed in winter, so your driver stops at the nearest point a vehicle can safely reach.
Terminal, immigration and customs details for Reno-Tahoe International Airport
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Immigration, baggage claim, then customs. Representatives can't enter those areas.
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At the meeting point in your confirmation. Check the company name before getting in.
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No other stops, no other passengers.
At RNO
Meet at Door D
Pre-arranged drivers, limousines and shuttles pick up in the ground transportation loop outside Door D, north of baggage claim.
At RNO
Waiting inside
Greeters can wait in the seating and family waiting area in the main terminal near Door D, by baggage claim.
Don't accept a ride from someone claiming to know your booking.
Check the company name and reservation details before getting in.
One-way arrival
RNO Hotel
From the airport to your hotel, resort or rental.
One-way departure
Hotel RNO
From where you're staying back to Reno-Tahoe International Airport.
Round trip
RNO Hotel
Both journeys on one reservation. Give both flights, the return pickup address and the passengers for each. Staying at more than one hotel? Give the full itinerary.
Transportation can also be booked from your hotel, resort or vacation rental to Reno-Tahoe International Airport. Your pickup time covers the drive plus check-in, security and border procedures, and your airline's instructions come first. Give the correct departure time and terminal when you book.
2 h
before a domestic flight
3 h
before an international flight
We monitor the arrival of the flight on your reservation, but can't find you on a different one. Tell customer service if any of these change:
About one checked suitcase and one carry-on each; the right vehicle depends on the total volume. Tell us about golf clubs, surfboards, bikes, strollers or extra bags.
Request them when booking, with the child's age and size. Availability and any fee are confirmed on your reservation.
Give the wheelchair's size, weight and whether it folds, so a suitable vehicle is assigned.
Ask for authorization before booking and tell us about the animal and its carrier.
Entering the US
International visitors need a US visa or an approved ESTA, and only the Guadalajara flight clears customs at Reno.
Pickups at Door D
Taxis, rideshare, shuttles and pre-arranged drivers all pick up in the loop outside Door D.
Mountain roads
In winter, check road conditions and chain controls before heading to Lake Tahoe.
High altitude
Reno is at about 4,400 feet and Lake Tahoe is higher, so drink water and pace yourself.
Local time
Nevada and the Lake Tahoe area are on Pacific Time.
Traveling with a large group, planning a destination wedding, or organizing transportation for a corporate retreat or conference? We offer larger vehicles and multi-vehicle coordination for groups of any size, including multiple pickup points and scheduled transfers timed around your event. Contact us with your group size and itinerary and we'll put together transportation that keeps everyone moving together.
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup, with a full refund. Later cancellations aren't refundable.
Changes
Contact us to change the flight, hotel or pickup time. Deadlines are in the reservation policies.
No-shows
Waiting time, no-shows and extra stops follow the reservation policies you accept at checkout.
Book your transfer online in a few minutes using the form above. If your plans change, contact us as soon as possible to modify your pickup details or cancel your reservation, response times and any applicable fees depend on how close to your pickup date the change is requested.
In the ground transportation loop outside Door D, just north of baggage claim, where pre-arranged pickups wait. Follow the meeting instructions in your confirmation.
Downtown Reno is about 3 miles away, roughly 10 minutes by car, and Sparks is just to the east. Incline Village and Truckee are each about 35 miles away, around 45 minutes to an hour, and South Lake Tahoe is about 60 miles, often 75 to 90 minutes; winter storms can add more.
Yes. We drive over the Mount Rose Highway to Incline Village, Crystal Bay, Kings Beach and Tahoe City, door to door to your hotel or rental.
Yes. We drive along Interstate 80 to Truckee, Northstar and Palisades Tahoe, with room for skis and snowboards when you book the right vehicle.
Yes. We drive to the casino hotels at Stateline, to South Lake Tahoe and to Heavenly Village, door to door.
These are farther from Reno. Enter your address in the booking form to see whether a transfer is offered.
Reno has one terminal with two concourses, B and C, and every passenger exits to the same baggage claim. Your driver meets you outside Door D whichever concourse you land at.
Yes. Give the full street address and town, and tell us about steep or private roads; in snow, your driver stops at the nearest point a vehicle can safely reach.
Yes. Book with your flight number and your driver is scheduled for your actual arrival time, including late-evening landings when shuttles and buses have stopped running.
There is no need. Booking ahead gives you a confirmed vehicle and a meeting point before you land; if someone approaches you, check the company name against your confirmation.
We monitor the flight on your reservation, so your driver waits for the actual landing. If your flight number, date or airline changes, or your flight is canceled, tell customer service so the pickup can be moved.
Yes. Book a one-way departure or a round trip from your hotel, casino resort or rental. In winter, allow extra time for chain controls on the drive down from the lake.
It can. Chain controls and road closures on the mountain passes can slow or delay the drive, so your driver follows the controls in force and the route that is open.
No. Airport Transportation is a private transfer service that books rides from RNO; we are not the airport or its operator. For terminals, airlines and other ways to get around, see our Reno airport page.
We provide private transportation from any airport to any hotel at the best price, and we are licensed with complete insurance liability.
Airport Transportation provides private transportation only, in vans, luxury SUVs, or semi-buses.
Prices on our website are per vehicle, not per person, based on a range of passengers.
Regular vans carry up to 9 passengers, semi-buses up to 16, and luxury SUVs up to 6 passengers.
Walk all the way out of the airport. You'll see representatives holding boards. Look for the Airport Transportation logo or your name.
Commonly Toyota Hiace, Volkswagen Transporter, Mercedes Sprinter, Volkswagen Crafter, Chevrolet Tahoe, and Chevrolet Suburban.
Yes. We carry insurance with complete liability for all passengers while using our services.
Baby seats are provided with prior notice, subject to availability, one seat maximum per vehicle.
You can book any time in advance; we suggest one week to one day ahead. Same-day reservations are available.
PayPal is our main payment method; a cash option is also available when booking through our website. Credit cards are accepted through PayPal.
Yes. For your comfort all our units have air conditioning.
During booking we ask for your airline and flight number so we can track delays and wait for you.
Yes, you can add an extra stop to your service during the booking process.
No. Prices are set per passenger range or per vehicle, not per age.
Yes. Cancel free of charge up to 24 hours before your pick-up and you are refunded in full. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before service are not refundable.
Yes. While their English may not be native-level, drivers have the skills to communicate with passengers.
Tips are not mandatory but are highly recommended; drivers earn them through service quality.
All prices are in USD. Via PayPal you can pay in almost any currency; cash payments accept USD only.
We can transport domestic pets kept in cages that fit in a normal vehicle.
Yes. There is plenty of room for one suitcase and one carry-on per person.
Every private transfer includes a professional, licensed driver; an insured, well-maintained vehicle; real-time flight monitoring; meet-and-greet service at arrivals; and door-to-door service with no hidden fees added after booking. Your fixed price covers the full route to your destination.
Choose the vehicle for your party and luggage, add your flight, and review the full reservation before you pay.
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