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 November
Estimated hotel price
$103
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bend in November
Estimated hotel price
$103
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 Los Angeles and takes around 2h 05m.

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 Dollar and Turo, 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 Los Angeles and takes around 2h 05m.

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 Dollar and Turo, among others, in Portland.

Airports near Bend

EUGEugene
RDMBend/Redmond

Airlines serving Bend

Lufthansa
Good (8,177 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,556 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,156 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,034 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,504 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,263 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,640 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,740 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,103 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,649 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,941 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,426 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,794 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,530 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,472 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,897 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,221 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,560 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,081 reviews)
Asiana Airlines
Excellent (554 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 5% 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 (9.1, 355 reviews)
$293+
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The Pines at Sunriver
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 134 reviews)
$162+
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Riverhouse Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1621 reviews)
$158+
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Campfire Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1725 reviews)
$124+
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Cascade Lodge Boutique
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2495 reviews)
$120+
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Holiday Motel
2 stars
Good (7.8, 1923 reviews)
$68+
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Renting a car in Bend

Renting a car in Bend costs $60 per day, on average, or $120 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 37% cheaper than airport locations in Bend.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86. 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 Standard rental cars (Subaru Outback or similar) are, on average, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Bend costs $60 per day, on average, or $120 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 37% cheaper than airport locations in Bend.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86. 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 Standard rental cars (Subaru Outback or similar) are, on average, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Bend

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$51/day

Economy

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$51/day

Compact
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