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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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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, Maggiano's - Bellevue (10455 NE 8th Street) and Purple Cafe and Wine Bar - Bellevue (430 106th Ave. NE) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Ascend Prime Steak & Sushi (10400 Ne 4th St Suite 3100) and Cascades Atrium Grille - Embassy Suites (3225 158th Ave SE) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Bellevue.

When to visit Bellevue

Bellevue in October
Estimated package price
$385
2 travelers
Flight to Bellevue
3 nights at hotel
Bellevue in October
Estimated package price
$385
2 travelers
Flight to Bellevue
3 nights at 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 20 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Bellevue include American Airlines, Air France and Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to Bellevue departs from Spokane and takes around 1h 07m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Bellevue. The train journey from Bellevue to Vancouver takes 3h 07m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about $37 for a 4h 25m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Bellevue is to pick up a car rental from Seattle, which is about 10 km from Bellevue. You’ll find branches of Turo and Europcar, among others, in Seattle.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bellevue, including Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Bellingham, the bus ride to Bellevue takes 217 km and will cost you around $42. From Richmond, the ticket costs about $110 for a journey of 306 km.

Plane

When flying to Bellevue, you’ll arrive at Seattle/Tacoma Airport (SEA), which is located 20 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Bellevue include American Airlines, Air France and Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to Bellevue departs from Spokane and takes around 1h 07m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Bellevue. The train journey from Bellevue to Vancouver takes 3h 07m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about $37 for a 4h 25m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Bellevue is to pick up a car rental from Seattle, which is about 10 km from Bellevue. You’ll find branches of Turo and Europcar, among others, in Seattle.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bellevue, including Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Bellingham, the bus ride to Bellevue takes 217 km and will cost you around $42. From Richmond, the ticket costs about $110 for a journey of 306 km.

Airports near Bellevue

BFISeattle King County/Boeing
PAEEverett Paine Field
SEASeattle/Tacoma Intl

Airlines serving Bellevue

Lufthansa
Good (7,480 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,402 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,453 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,973 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,767 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,007 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,988 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,974 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,475 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,375 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,647 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (853 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,288 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,531 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,277 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,023 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,332 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,069 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,379 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (365 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bellevue

Average rates range from around $151 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $199 and up for a 5-star experience. 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 $61 to $3,796 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Bellevue are about 4% cheaper 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, 1001 reviews)
$251+
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Country Inn & Suites Seattle-Tacoma Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2868 reviews)
$96+
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Eastgate Hotel, BW Signature Collection
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1702 reviews)
$110+
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Embassy Suites by Hilton Seattle Bellevue
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 681 reviews)
$161+
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The Westin Bellevue
4 stars
Excellent (8, 239 reviews)
$276+
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Hilton Bellevue
3 stars
Good (7.8, 859 reviews)
$152+
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Renting a car in Bellevue

Renting a car in Bellevue costs $47 per day, on average, or $140 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 27% cheaper than airport locations in Bellevue.

Expect to pay $3.48 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 $41.79 and $55.72. Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Bellevue, while also 77% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Bellevue costs $47 per day, on average, or $140 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 27% cheaper than airport locations in Bellevue.

Expect to pay $3.48 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 $41.79 and $55.72. Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Bellevue, while also 77% cheaper than other types, on average.

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