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
$159
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bellevue in December
Estimated hotel price
$159
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, Delta and American Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Bellevue departs from Ontario and takes around 2h 41m.

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 $44 for a 4h 25m trip.

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.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bellevue, including Amtrak, FlixBus and Bus. From Bellingham, the bus ride to Bellevue takes 135 miles and will cost you around $42. From Richmond, the ticket costs about $110 for a journey of 190 miles.

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, Delta and American Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Bellevue departs from Ontario and takes around 2h 41m.

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 $44 for a 4h 25m trip.

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.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bellevue, including Amtrak, FlixBus and Bus. From Bellingham, the bus ride to Bellevue takes 135 miles and will cost you around $42. From Richmond, the ticket costs about $110 for a journey of 190 miles.

Airports near Bellevue

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

Airlines serving Bellevue

Lufthansa
Good (7,935 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,501 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,896 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,317 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,429 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,924 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,185 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,577 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (904 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,610 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,750 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,561 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,943 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,390 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,213 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,431 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,282 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,499 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 $322 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Bellevue are about 74% 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, 1010 reviews)
$274+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2987 reviews)
$114+
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Embassy Suites by Hilton Seattle Bellevue
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 705 reviews)
$171+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Seattle/Redmond
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 569 reviews)
$148+
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Redmond Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1051 reviews)
$95+
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Eastgate Hotel, BW Signature Collection
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1811 reviews)
$123+
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Renting a car in Bellevue

Renting a car in Bellevue costs $55 per day, on average, or $164 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 4% cheaper than airport locations in Bellevue.

Expect to pay $4.47 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 $53.60 and $71.47. The most frequently booked car type in Bellevue is Intermediate (Mazda Mazda3 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, 71% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Bellevue costs $55 per day, on average, or $164 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 4% cheaper than airport locations in Bellevue.

Expect to pay $4.47 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 $53.60 and $71.47. The most frequently booked car type in Bellevue is Intermediate (Mazda Mazda3 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, 71% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Bellevue

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$28/day

Economy

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$31/day

Intermediate
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