South Lake Tahoe car rentals

Snow and ice are inconstant weather conditions in South Lake Tahoe, and driving may need a powerful off-road rental vehicle. Choose a compact 4x4 SUV if you’re traveling as a family/group or a winter-ready truck if you’re hauling your snow toys. An AWD car provides the required traction for stability on the road and comfort on off-road tracks. It also alleviates the need to mount chains on tires. During warm seasons, you can opt for a compact or mid-sized car for easy navigation and parking in the streets.

It is critical to adhere to South Lake Tahoe's speed limits to ensure safety and stay on the safe side of the law. On Highway 50, motorists must maintain 35mph to 40mph. In summer, the speed limit of the passing lane at Tahoe Ski Resort is 55mph, as the lane heads downhill. If you drive on Highway 89 between the Y intersection of H-50 and Camp Richardson, you must not exceed 35mph. Drivers using Highway 50 (as it approaches Meyers) must quickly lower their speeds to 40mph because it is a downhill drive. Before this section, the limit is above 55mph.

The city of South Lake Tahoe manages the Heavenly Village Parking Lot at 1 Bellamy Court. With a ride from South Lake Tahoe car rentals, parking will cost you about $1.25/20min, $3.75/h, and about $25 per day. The facility has an online charging system that bills drivers using their license plates and phone numbers.

The average gas price in South Lake Tahoe is C$ 4.71 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between C$ 56 and C$ 75, depending on the car size.

Compact (Kia Soul or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in South Lake Tahoe.

Car rental companies onsite at Reno airport include Dollar, Hertz and Thrifty.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Reno airport to off-airport locations include Dollar, Hertz and Thrifty.

Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

A Compact car rental in South Lake Tahoe costs C$ 118 per day, on average.

A Standard car rental in South Lake Tahoe costs C$ 159 per day, on average.

An Oversize car rental in South Lake Tahoe costs C$ 99 per day, on average.