Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Aurora travel guide

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You're Going to Love Aurora

With a population of 918, Aurora is a must-see destination in Oregon, United States. Aurora deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Aurora

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Aurora in July, when the average temperature is 68 °F, and the highest can go up to 80.6 °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 January, when precipitation is around 6.4″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Aurora, with an average rainfall of 0.5″.

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How to Get to Aurora

Plane

Although Aurora doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Portland Airport (PDX), which is located 26 miles from Aurora. Portland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air France, Aeromexico and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Aurora departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 15m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Aurora. The train journey from Aurora to Seattle takes 2h 59m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Eugene, expect to pay about $25 for a 3h 11m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Aurora is to pick up a car rental from Seattle, which is about 166 miles from Aurora. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Turo, among others, in Seattle.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Aurora, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Amtrak. From Eugene, the bus ride to Aurora takes 160 miles and will cost you around $18. From Seattle, the ticket costs about $29 for a journey of 175 miles.

Plane

Although Aurora doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Portland Airport (PDX), which is located 26 miles from Aurora. Portland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air France, Aeromexico and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Aurora departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 15m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Aurora. The train journey from Aurora to Seattle takes 2h 59m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Eugene, expect to pay about $25 for a 3h 11m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Aurora is to pick up a car rental from Seattle, which is about 166 miles from Aurora. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Turo, among others, in Seattle.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Aurora, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Amtrak. From Eugene, the bus ride to Aurora takes 160 miles and will cost you around $18. From Seattle, the ticket costs about $29 for a journey of 175 miles.

Airports near Aurora

PDXPortland
EUGEugene

Airlines serving Aurora

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Aurora

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Hilton Garden Inn Wilsonville Portland
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 227 reviews)
$148+
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Best Western Plus Parkway Inn
2 stars
Good (7.9, 544 reviews)
$112+
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Best Western Wilsonville Inn & Suites
2 stars
Good (7.7, 466 reviews)
$102+
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Holiday Inn Portland- I-5 S (Wilsonville)
3 stars
Good (7.7, 369 reviews)
$125+
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Quality Inn and Suites Wilsonville
2 stars
Good (7.3, 822 reviews)
$90+
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Motel 6 Portland - Wilsonville
2 stars
Good (6.7, 626 reviews)
$70+
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Renting a car in Aurora

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Aurora (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Aurora is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 88% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Aurora (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Aurora is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 88% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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