With a population of 80,885, Bellingham is a must-see destination in Washington, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Bellingham deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Giuseppe's Al Porto (21 Bellwether Way Suite A) and Boundary Bay Brewery & Bistro (1107 Railroad Ave) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Bellingham in July, when the average temperature is 64.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 73.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 35.6 °F, with an average temperature of 41 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 5.8″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Bellingham, with an average rainfall of 1.1″.
When flying to Bellingham, you’ll arrive at Bellingham (BLI), which is located 5 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Bellingham departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 39m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Bellingham. The train journey from Bellingham to Vancouver takes 1h 56m and costs around $20 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about $56 for a 5h 36m trip. The train station in Bellingham is called Bellingham, and is located 5 km from the city center.
Another option to get to Bellingham is to pick up a car rental from Seattle, which is about 128 km from Bellingham. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Seattle.
You can travel by bus to Bellingham using Quick Shuttle or Amtrak. From Richmond, the bus ride to Bellingham takes 169 km and will cost you around $50. From Seattle, the ticket costs about $21 for a journey of 217 km. The most popular bus station is Bellingham 4194 Cordata Pkwy, located 4 km from downtown Bellingham. Bellingham Haggard Hall is also a commonly used station, and is 2.4 km from the city center.
Renting a car in Bellingham costs $67 per day, on average, or $134 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo and Thrifty are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Bellingham is the Thrifty branch at 4255 Mitchell Way, which is 5 km from the city center.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 5% cheaper than airport locations in Bellingham.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Bellingham (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 Bellingham is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Luxury rental cars (BMW 5 Series or similar) are, on average, 61% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.