Bend travel guide
Bend Tourism | Bend Guide
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.
Where to Eat in Bend
If you’re looking for affordable options, Pine Tavern Restaurant (967 NW Brooks Street) and Ariana (1304 NW Galveston Ave) are great picks. For delicious green meals, 5 Fusion & Sushi Bar (821 NW Wall St Ste 100) and Currents at the Riverhouse (3075 N Highway 97) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Bend.
Most popular restaurants 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 25 km from Bend. Eugene is the most popular, with regular flights from Avianca, Copa Airlines, Emirates and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Bend departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 20m.
Train
Located 2.6 km from the city center, Bend Riverhouse is the busiest station in Bend. Another popular train station is Bend Hawthorne Intermodal Center, located 1.1 km from the center.
Car
Another option to get to Bend is to pick up a car rental from Portland, which is about 195 km from Bend. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Sixt, among others, in Portland.
Bus
Amtrak operates bus routes to Bend.
Airlines serving Bend
Where to stay in Bend
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Towneplace Suites Bend Near Mt. Bachelor and Hampton Inn & Suites Bend.
Where to stay in popular areas of Bend
Most booked hotels in Bend
Renting a car in Bend
Renting a car in Bend costs $71 per day, on average, or $142 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 5% more expensive than at Bend/Redmond.
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 Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Luxury rental cars (Mercedes-Benz E-Class or similar) are, on average, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.