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

Bellevue travel guide

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You're Going to Love Bellevue

With a population of 122,363, Bellevue is a must-see destination in Washington, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Bellevue has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Bellevue

If you’re looking for affordable options, STK - Bellevue (610 Bellevue Way NE) and Paddy Coyne's Irish Pub-Bellevue (700 Bellevue Way NE) are great picks.

When to visit Bellevue

Bellevue in December
Estimated hotel price
$162
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bellevue in December
Estimated hotel price
$162
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Bellevue in July, when the average temperature is 66.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 75.2 °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 March, when precipitation is around 6.7″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Bellevue, with an average rainfall of 0.8″.

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How to Get to Bellevue

Plane

When flying to Bellevue, you’ll arrive at Seattle/Tacoma Airport (SEA), which is located 12 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Bellevue include Alaska Airlines, Qatar Airways and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Bellevue departs from Los Angeles and takes around 2h 39m.

Car

Another option to get to Bellevue is to pick up a car rental from Seattle, which is about 6 miles from Bellevue. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in Seattle.

Plane

When flying to Bellevue, you’ll arrive at Seattle/Tacoma Airport (SEA), which is located 12 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Bellevue include Alaska Airlines, Qatar Airways and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Bellevue departs from Los Angeles and takes around 2h 39m.

Car

Another option to get to Bellevue is to pick up a car rental from Seattle, which is about 6 miles from Bellevue. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in Seattle.

Airports near Bellevue

PAEEverett Paine Field
LKESeattle Lake Union Spb
SEASeattle/Tacoma Intl

Airlines serving Bellevue

Lufthansa
Good (8,159 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,544 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,127 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,449 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,016 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,479 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,257 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,628 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (950 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,024 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,748 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,632 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,895 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,371 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,486 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,423 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (422 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,423 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,342 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,578 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bellevue

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Extended Stay America Suites - Seattle - Redmond and Extended Stay America Premier Suites - Seattle - Bellevue - Downtown. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Bellevue, with prices from $50 to $379 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Bellevue are about 66% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Bellevue by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Bellevue

Most booked hotels in Bellevue

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Hyatt Regency Bellevue
4 stars
Excellent (9, 990 reviews)
$293+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 3032 reviews)
$135+
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Redmond Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1068 reviews)
$119+
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AC Hotels by Marriott Seattle Bellevue/Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 286 reviews)
$194+
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Eastgate Hotel, BW Signature Collection
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1821 reviews)
$112+
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Hilton Bellevue
3 stars
Excellent (8, 892 reviews)
$185+
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Renting a car in Bellevue

Renting a car in Bellevue costs $57 per day, on average, or $170 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 31% cheaper than airport locations in Bellevue.

Expect to pay $4.24 per gallon in Bellevue (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $50.88 and $67.83. The most frequently booked car type in Bellevue is Luxury (Tesla Model X or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) are, on average, 75% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Bellevue costs $57 per day, on average, or $170 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 31% cheaper than airport locations in Bellevue.

Expect to pay $4.24 per gallon in Bellevue (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $50.88 and $67.83. The most frequently booked car type in Bellevue is Luxury (Tesla Model X or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) are, on average, 75% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Bellevue

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$51/day

Intermediate

Full-size

5 Adults, 2 Bags

$53/day

Full-size
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