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.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Riverside (1108 East Marina Way) and Solstice Wood Fire Cafe & Bar (501 Portway Ave) are great picks.
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″.
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 American Airlines, Air France, Aeromexico and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Hood River departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 17m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Hood River. The train journey from Hood River to Eugene takes 2h 35m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Seattle, expect to pay about $29 for a 2h 59m trip.
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.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Hood River, including FlixBus, Greyhound and Amtrak. From Eugene, the bus ride to Hood River takes 160 miles and will cost you around $36. From Redmond, the ticket costs about $132 for a journey of 215 miles. Hood River’s bus station is located 0.6 miles from the city center.
Average rates range from around $352 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $392 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Hood River, with prices from $97 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 68% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. Compact (Nissan Kicks or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Hood River, while also 44% cheaper than other types, on average.
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