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

Bend travel guide

Bend Tourism | Bend Guide

You're Going to Love Bend

With a population of 76,639, Bend is a must-see destination in Oregon, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Bend deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Article

Where to Eat in Bend

If you’re looking for affordable options, Ariana (1304 NW Galveston Ave) and 5 Fusion & Sushi Bar (821 NW Wall St Ste 100) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Currents at the Riverhouse (3075 N Highway 97) and Sunset Dinners at Mt. Bachelor (13000 SW Century Dr) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Bend.

When to visit Bend

Bend in November
Estimated hotel price
$105
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bend in November
Estimated hotel price
$105
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Bend in July, when the average temperature is 64.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 21.2 °F, with an average temperature of 32 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 1.9″. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Bend, with an average rainfall of 0.4″.

Data provided by weatherbase
Temperatures
Temperatures
Data provided by weatherbase

How to Get to Bend

Plane

Although Bend doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bend/Redmond (RDM), which is located 16 miles from Bend. Eugene is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Bend departs from Seattle and takes around 1h 08m.

Train

Located 1.6 miles from the city center, Bend Riverhouse is the busiest station in Bend. Another popular train station is Bend Hawthorne Intermodal Center, located 0.7 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Bend is to pick up a car rental from Portland, which is about 121 miles from Bend. You’ll find branches of Turo and Sixt, among others, in Portland.

Plane

Although Bend doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bend/Redmond (RDM), which is located 16 miles from Bend. Eugene is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Bend departs from Seattle and takes around 1h 08m.

Train

Located 1.6 miles from the city center, Bend Riverhouse is the busiest station in Bend. Another popular train station is Bend Hawthorne Intermodal Center, located 0.7 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Bend is to pick up a car rental from Portland, which is about 121 miles from Bend. You’ll find branches of Turo and Sixt, among others, in Portland.

Airports near Bend

EUGEugene
RDMBend/Redmond

Airlines serving Bend

Lufthansa
Good (7,136 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,358 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,008 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,946 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,623 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,776 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,463 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,786 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,264 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,584 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,387 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,202 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,290 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,302 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,345 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,493 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,489 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,088 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,706 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,451 reviews)
Show more
Find flights to Bend

Where to stay in Bend

Average rates range from around $260 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $163 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Budget Inn Bend By OYO and Towneplace Suites Bend Near Mt. Bachelor. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Bend, with prices from $53 to $1,297 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Bend are about 18% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Bend by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Bend

Most booked hotels in Bend

See all
Tetherow
4 stars
Excellent (9, 423 reviews)
$244+
View
Sunriver Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 335 reviews)
$226+
View
Campfire Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1444 reviews)
$116+
View
Riverhouse on the Deschutes
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1409 reviews)
$144+
View
The Pines at Sunriver
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 120 reviews)
$130+
View
Cascade Lodge
2 stars
Good (7.8, 2392 reviews)
$64+
View

Renting a car in Bend

Renting a car in Bend costs $56 per day, on average, or $113 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 28% cheaper than airport locations in Bend.

Expect to pay $3.48 per gallon in Bend (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. The most frequently booked car type in Bend is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Mazda Mazda3 or similar) are, on average, 11% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Bend costs $56 per day, on average, or $113 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 28% cheaper than airport locations in Bend.

Expect to pay $3.48 per gallon in Bend (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. The most frequently booked car type in Bend is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Mazda Mazda3 or similar) are, on average, 11% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Bend

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$59/day

Compact

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$61/day

Intermediate
Find car rentals in Bend

Bend Travel Guide - View the KAYAK Bend city guide for the best Bend travel tips. To help you organize your Bend trip ideas, this Bend visitors guide provides travel information and trip tips about how to get there, where to stay, what to do, where to eat and more.