Bend travel guide
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You're Going to Love Bend
With a population of 76,639, Bend is a must-see destination in Oregon, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Bend deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in Bend
Tours
Where to Eat in Bend
If you’re looking for affordable options, Ariana (1304 NW Galveston Ave) and 5 Fusion & Sushi Bar (821 NW Wall St Ste 100) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Currents at the Riverhouse (3075 N Highway 97) and Sunset Dinners at Mt. Bachelor (13000 SW Century Dr) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Bend.
When to visit Bend
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Bend in July, when the average temperature is 64.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 21.2 °F, with an average temperature of 32 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 1.9″. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Bend, with an average rainfall of 0.4″.
How to Get to Bend
Plane
Although Bend doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bend/Redmond (RDM), which is located 16 miles from Bend. Eugene is the most popular, with regular flights from Copa Airlines, Lufthansa, Air New Zealand and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Bend departs from Santa Rosa and takes around 1h 30m.
Train
Located 1.6 miles from the city center, Bend Riverhouse is the busiest station in Bend. Another popular train station is Bend Hawthorne Intermodal Center, located 0.7 miles from the center.
Car
Another option to get to Bend is to pick up a car rental from Portland, which is about 121 miles from Bend. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Dollar, among others, in Portland.
Airlines serving Bend
Where to stay in Bend
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Budget Inn Bend By OYO and Towneplace Suites Bend Near Mt. Bachelor.
Where to stay in popular areas of Bend
Most booked hotels in Bend
Renting a car in Bend
Renting a car in Bend costs $63 per day, on average, or $126 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Bend.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Bend (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. The most frequently booked car type in Bend is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Hyundai Elantra or similar) are, on average, 50% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.