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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 Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Hood River departs from Denver and takes around 2h 40m.

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 Dollar and Turo, among others, in Seattle.

Bus

Hood River’s bus station is located 0.6 miles from the city center.

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 Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Hood River departs from Denver and takes around 2h 40m.

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 Dollar and Turo, among others, in Seattle.

Bus

Hood River’s bus station is located 0.6 miles from the city center.

Airports near Hood River

PDXPortland
YKMYakima Air Terminal

Airlines serving Hood River

KLM
Good (1,449 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,762 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,716 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,157 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,210 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,865 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,104 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,241 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,532 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,506 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,677 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,696 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,387 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,357 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,159 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (384 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,843 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,135 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,895 reviews)
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Where to stay in Hood River

Average rates range from around $399 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $480 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Hood River By IHG and Westcliff Lodge. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Hood River, with prices from $87 to $620 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Hood River are about 78% 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 (9.4, 150 reviews)
$199+
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Westcliff Lodge
2 stars
Excellent (9.1, 1460 reviews)
$97+
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Best Western Plus Hood River Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1298 reviews)
$110+
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Columbia Gorge Hotel & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 671 reviews)
$118+
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Hood River Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 958 reviews)
$87+
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Sunset Motel Hood River
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1110 reviews)
$98+
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Renting a car in Hood River

Expect to pay $3.22 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 $38.61 and $51.48.

Expect to pay $3.22 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 $38.61 and $51.48.

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