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.
Activities & attractions in Bend
Tours
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
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″.
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 Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Bend departs from Los Angeles and takes around 2h 07m.
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 Movly, among others, in Portland.
Airlines serving Bend
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.
Where to stay in popular areas of Bend
Most booked hotels in Bend
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 22% cheaper than airport locations in Bend.
Expect to pay $4.81 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 $57.69 and $76.92. The most frequently booked car type in Bend is Full-size (GMC Yukon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 40% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.