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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
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Hood River travel guide

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You're Going to Love Hood River

With a population of 7,167, Hood River is a must-see destination in Oregon, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Hood River to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Hood River

Hood River in November
Estimated hotel price
$132
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hood River in November
Estimated hotel price
$132
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Hood River in July, when the average temperature is 66.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 80.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 28.4 °F, with an average temperature of 32 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 5.9″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Hood River, with an average rainfall of 0″.

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How to Get to Hood River

Plane

Although Hood River doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Portland Airport (PDX), which is located 52 miles from Hood River. Portland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Alaska Airlines, Delta, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Hood River departs from Long Beach and takes around 2h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Hood River is to pick up a car rental from Seattle, which is about 137 miles from Hood River. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in Seattle.

Plane

Although Hood River doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Portland Airport (PDX), which is located 52 miles from Hood River. Portland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Alaska Airlines, Delta, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Hood River departs from Long Beach and takes around 2h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Hood River is to pick up a car rental from Seattle, which is about 137 miles from Hood River. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in Seattle.

Airports near Hood River

PDXPortland
YKMYakima Air Terminal

Airlines serving Hood River

Lufthansa
Good (8,228 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,567 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,192 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,485 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,060 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,539 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,252 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,644 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,725 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,653 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,135 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,964 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,550 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,527 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,430 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,461 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (431 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,378 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,033 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,859 reviews)
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Where to stay in Hood River

There are also lots of vacation rental options in Hood River, with prices from $92 to $867 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Hood River are about 49% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Hood River by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Hood River

Most booked hotels in Hood River

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Rubyjune Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.7, 151 reviews)
$249+
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Westcliff Lodge
2 stars
Excellent (9.2, 1573 reviews)
$148+
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Best Western Plus Hood River Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1328 reviews)
$140+
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Columbia Gorge Hotel & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 710 reviews)
$180+
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Inn of the White Salmon
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 69 reviews)
$169+
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Lightwell Hotel And Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 36 reviews)
$136+
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Renting a car in Hood River

Renting a car in Hood River costs $82 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 24% more expensive than at Portland.

Expect to pay $4.43 per gallon in Hood River (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.

Renting a car in Hood River costs $82 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 24% more expensive than at Portland.

Expect to pay $4.43 per gallon in Hood River (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.

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