Bellingham travel guide
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You're Going to Love Bellingham
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.
Where to Eat in Bellingham
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.
When to visit Bellingham
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″.
How to Get to Bellingham
Plane
When flying to Bellingham, you’ll arrive at Bellingham (BLI), which is located 3 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Bellingham include Allegiant Air, Southwest and American Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Bellingham departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 39m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Bellingham. The train journey from Bellingham to Vancouver takes 1h 56m and costs around $14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Seattle, expect to pay about $18 for a 2h 04m trip. The train station in Bellingham is called Bellingham, and is located 3 miles from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Bellingham is to pick up a car rental from Seattle, which is about 79 miles from Bellingham. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Seattle.
Bus
Amtrak operates bus routes to Bellingham. The most popular bus station is Bellingham 4194 Cordata Pkwy, located 2 miles from downtown Bellingham. Bellingham Haggard Hall is also a commonly used station, and is 1.5 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Bellingham
Where to stay in popular areas of Bellingham
Most booked hotels in Bellingham
Renting a car in Bellingham
Renting a car in Bellingham costs $63 per day, on average, or $126 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 3 miles from the city center.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Bellingham.
Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. 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 Mini rental cars (Smart Fortwo or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Bellingham
Supplier choice
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$39/day
Standard
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$40/day