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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, 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 December
Estimated hotel price
$107
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bend in December
Estimated hotel price
$107
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 16 miles from Bend. Eugene is the most popular, with regular flights from Avianca, Emirates, Lufthansa and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Bend departs from Seattle and takes around 1h 07m.

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 Payless, 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 Avianca, Emirates, Lufthansa and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Bend departs from Seattle and takes around 1h 07m.

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 Payless, among others, in Portland.

Airports near Bend

Airlines serving Bend

KLM
Good (1,404 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,514 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,981 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,467 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,772 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,997 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,991 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,477 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,383 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,653 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,535 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,155 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,333 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,460 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,583 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,153 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,681 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,558 reviews)
Asiana Airlines
Excellent (485 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (922 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bend

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Budget Inn Bend and Hampton Inn & Suites Bend. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Bend, with prices from $44 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

Tetherow Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 435 reviews)
$169+
Sunriver Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 339 reviews)
$162+
The Pines at Sunriver
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 132 reviews)
$134+
Campfire Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1548 reviews)
$81+
Riverhouse on the Deschutes
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1490 reviews)
$114+
Cascade Lodge
2 stars
Good (7.9, 2442 reviews)
$65+

Renting a car in Bend

Renting a car in Bend costs $67 per day, on average, or $134 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

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 Full-size (Class Full-size SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Subaru Impreza or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Bend costs $67 per day, on average, or $134 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

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 Full-size (Class Full-size SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Subaru Impreza or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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