Renton travel guide
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You're Going to Love Renton
With a population of 90,927, Renton is a must-see destination in Washington, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Renton deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Renton
If you’re looking for affordable options, Melrose Grill (819 Houser Way South) and Red House (410 Burnett Ave. S) are great picks.
When to visit Renton
How to Get to Renton
Plane
When flying to Renton, you’ll arrive at Seattle/Tacoma Airport (SEA), which is located 8 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Renton include American Airlines, Air France and Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to Renton departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 37m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Renton.
Car
Another option to get to Renton is to pick up a car rental from Seattle, which is about 17 km from Renton. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Seattle.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Renton, including Quick Shuttle, Amtrak and FlixBus. From Bellingham, the bus ride to Renton takes 217 km and will cost you around $42. From Victoria, the ticket costs about $278 for a journey of 266 km.
Airlines serving Renton
Where to stay in popular areas of Renton
Most booked hotels in Renton
Renting a car in Renton
Renting a car in Renton costs $52 per day, on average, or $104 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 19% cheaper than airport locations in Renton.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Renton (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 Renton is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Toyota Yaris or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.