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

Bend travel guide

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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.

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Where to Eat in Bend

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Pavilion (61240 Skyline Ranch Rd) and Hawkeye & Huckleberry Lounge (225 SW Century Dr) are great picks.

When to visit Bend

Bend in December
Estimated hotel price
$109
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bend in December
Estimated hotel price
$109
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″.

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How to Get to Bend

Plane

Although Bend doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bend/Redmond (RDM), which is located 25 km from Bend. Eugene is the most popular, with regular flights from Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Bend departs from Dallas and takes around 6h 23m.

Car

Another option to get to Bend is to pick up a car rental from Portland, which is about 195 km from Bend. You’ll find branches of Movly and Dollar, among others, in Portland.

Plane

Although Bend doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bend/Redmond (RDM), which is located 25 km from Bend. Eugene is the most popular, with regular flights from Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Bend departs from Dallas and takes around 6h 23m.

Car

Another option to get to Bend is to pick up a car rental from Portland, which is about 195 km from Bend. You’ll find branches of Movly and Dollar, among others, in Portland.

Airports near Bend

EUGEugene
RDMBend/Redmond

Airlines serving Bend

Lufthansa
Good (8,292 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,596 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,268 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,245 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,680 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,652 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,707 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,688 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,024 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,440 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,417 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (13,123 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,946 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,552 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,218 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,433 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,556 reviews)
Asiana Airlines
Excellent (567 reviews)
Icelandair
Good (764 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (697 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bend

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Budget Inn Bend and My Place Hotel - Bend, OR. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Bend, with prices from $41 to $2,852 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Bend are about 14% cheaper 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

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Sunriver Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 352 reviews)
$191+
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The Pines at Sunriver
3 stars
Excellent (9, 134 reviews)
$141+
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Cascade Lodge Boutique
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2519 reviews)
$86+
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Campfire Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1775 reviews)
$89+
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Riverhouse Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1663 reviews)
$110+
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Bend Inn & Suites
2 stars
Good (7.4, 1132 reviews)
$63+
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Renting a car in Bend

Renting a car in Bend costs $70 per day, on average, or $140 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 13% cheaper than airport locations in Bend.

Expect to pay $4.66 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 $55.87 and $74.50. The most frequently booked car type in Bend is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Kia Sportage or similar) are, on average, 46% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Bend costs $70 per day, on average, or $140 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 13% cheaper than airport locations in Bend.

Expect to pay $4.66 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 $55.87 and $74.50. The most frequently booked car type in Bend is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Kia Sportage or similar) are, on average, 46% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Bend

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$41/day

Compact

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$41/day

Economy
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