With a population of 9,477, Astoria is a must-see destination in Oregon, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Astoria to see all of its attractions.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Astoria in July, when the average temperature is 60.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 68 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is December, when it can get as cold as 37.4 °F, with an average temperature of 42.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 11.2″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Astoria, with an average rainfall of 1″.
Although Astoria doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Portland Airport (PDX), which is located 117 km from Astoria. Airlines that fly from the United States to Astoria include American Airlines, Air Canada and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Astoria departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 12m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Astoria. The train journey from Astoria to Eugene takes 2h 35m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Seattle, expect to pay about $29 for a 2h 59m trip.
Another option to get to Astoria is to pick up a car rental from Seattle, which is about 195 km from Astoria. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Seattle.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Astoria, including FlixBus, Amtrak and Greyhound. From Eugene, the bus ride to Astoria takes 282 km and will cost you around $28. From Redmond, the ticket costs about $60 for a journey of 314 km. Astoria’s bus station is located 0.3 km from the city center.
Renting a car in Astoria costs $79 per day, on average.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 21% more expensive than at Portland.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Astoria (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Astoria, while also 23% cheaper than other types, on average.