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

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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Bellingham has to offer.

Where to Eat in Bellingham

If you’re looking for affordable options, B-Town Kitchen & Raw Bar (714 Lakeway Dr) and Northwater - Holiday Inn & Suites Bellingham (4260 Mitchell Way) are great picks.

When to visit Bellingham

Bellingham in January
Estimated hotel price
$123
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bellingham in January
Estimated hotel price
$123
1 night at 3-star hotel

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″.

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How to Get to Bellingham

Plane

When flying to Bellingham, you’ll arrive at Bellingham (BLI), which is located 5 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Bellingham include Alaska Airlines, Qatar Airways and Allegiant Air. The shortest domestic flight to Bellingham departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Bellingham is to pick up a car rental from Seattle, which is about 128 km from Bellingham. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in Seattle.

Plane

When flying to Bellingham, you’ll arrive at Bellingham (BLI), which is located 5 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Bellingham include Alaska Airlines, Qatar Airways and Allegiant Air. The shortest domestic flight to Bellingham departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Bellingham is to pick up a car rental from Seattle, which is about 128 km from Bellingham. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in Seattle.

Airports near Bellingham

ESDEastsound Orcas Island
BLIBellingham
LPSLopez Island

Airlines serving Bellingham

Qatar Airways
Good (3,744 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,426 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,802 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,901 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,918 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (679 reviews)
Kenmore Air
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Where to stay in Bellingham

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Leo and Coachman Inn. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Bellingham, with prices from $65 to $867 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Bellingham are about 87% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Bellingham by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Bellingham

Most booked hotels in Bellingham

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Hotel Leo
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 462 reviews)
$126+
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Holiday Inn & Suites Bellingham By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1063 reviews)
$132+
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Silver Reef Casino Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 603 reviews)
$115+
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Bay City Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1129 reviews)
$85+
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Guesthouse Bellingham
2 stars
Good (7.2, 1338 reviews)
$78+
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Bellingham Lodge
2 stars
Good (7.2, 433 reviews)
$69+
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Renting a car in Bellingham

Renting a car in Bellingham costs $62 per day, on average, or $187 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 40% cheaper than airport locations in Bellingham.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86. The most frequently booked car type in Bellingham is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Ford F-150 or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Bellingham costs $62 per day, on average, or $187 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 40% cheaper than airport locations in Bellingham.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86. The most frequently booked car type in Bellingham is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Ford F-150 or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Bellingham

Supplier choice

5 Adults, 5 Bags

$42/day

Supplier choice

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$45/day

Compact
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