Centralia travel guide
Centralia Tourism | Centralia Guide
You're Going to Love Centralia
With a population of 16,336, Centralia is a must-see destination in Washington, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Centralia to see all of its attractions.
When to visit Centralia
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Centralia in July, when the average temperature is 64.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 78.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 33.8 °F, with an average temperature of 39.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 7.4″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Centralia, with an average rainfall of 0.7″.
How to Get to Centralia
Plane
Although Centralia doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Seattle/Tacoma Airport (SEA), which is located 59 miles from Centralia. Portland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Centralia departs from Los Angeles and takes around 2h 45m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Centralia. The train journey from Centralia to Bellingham takes 2h 26m and costs around $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about $20 for a 3h 07m trip. The train station in Centralia is called Centralia, and is located 0.1 miles from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Centralia is to pick up a car rental from Seattle, which is about 68 miles from Centralia. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Seattle.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Centralia, including Amtrak, FlixBus and Bus. From Bellingham, the bus ride to Centralia takes 135 miles and will cost you around $38. From Victoria, the ticket costs about $127 for a journey of 165 miles.
Airlines serving Centralia
Where to stay in popular areas of Centralia
Most booked hotels in Centralia
Renting a car in Centralia
Renting a car in Centralia costs $66 per day, on average.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 12% more expensive than at Seattle/Tacoma Intl.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Centralia (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Centralia is Intermediate (Nissan Kicks or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Leaf or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.