Gate-side snacks and magazines at Hudson News
This Hudson News sits airside in the Main terminal at Reno–Tahoe International Airport, just past the main security checkpoint. It’s your standard quick grab spot for bottled drinks, gum, chips, and a last-minute paperback before you head to gates B and C. Prices run a bit higher than street level, expect around $3–$4 for bottled water and $2–$5 for snacks.
Hours generally track with flight banks, opening early for the 5–6 a.m. departures and staying open until the last nighttime flights, often around 10–11 p.m. You’ll see the usual national magazine titles, a few West Coast newspapers, and basic travel supplies like neck pillows, phone chargers, and earbuds in the $10–$25 range. Stock turns over based on seasonal traffic, so don’t count on a specific brand of snack always being available.
Reno-branded souvenirs show up here too: think Nevada mugs, RNO shirts, decks of cards, and small slot machine trinkets under $20. If you forgot toiletries at home, look for travel-size toothpaste, deodorant, pain relievers, and eye drops on the wall racks near the register. It’s not a place to linger; it’s a fast in-and-out stop between TSA and your boarding lane.
Tip: Hit Hudson News right after security rather than waiting for your boarding group; lines spike in the 20 minutes before the hourly Southwest and Alaska departures.