Introduction
What to do
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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 84 km 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 Idaho Falls and takes around 1h 36m.

Car

Another option to get to Hood River is to pick up a car rental from Seattle, which is about 221 km from Hood River. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in Seattle.

Plane

Although Hood River doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Portland Airport (PDX), which is located 84 km 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 Idaho Falls and takes around 1h 36m.

Car

Another option to get to Hood River is to pick up a car rental from Seattle, which is about 221 km from Hood River. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in Seattle.

Airports near Hood River

Airlines serving Hood River

Lufthansa
Good (8,107 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,532 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,087 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,432 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,452 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,249 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,616 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,920 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,737 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,606 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,859 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,286 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,415 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,471 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (418 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,402 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,311 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,603 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,009 reviews)
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Where to stay in Hood River

Average rates range from around $458 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $517 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Hood River, with prices from $137 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 40% 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

Westcliff Lodge
2 stars
Excellent (9.3, 1522 reviews)
$196+
Rubyjune Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 150 reviews)
$274+
Best Western Plus Hood River Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1306 reviews)
$202+
Columbia Gorge Hotel & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 692 reviews)
$185+
Hood River Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1002 reviews)
$152+
Hampton Inn & Suites Hood River
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 745 reviews)
$237+

Renting a car in Hood River

Renting a car in Hood River costs $67 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 11% cheaper than airport locations in Hood River.

Expect to pay $4.28 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 $51.33 and $68.44.

Renting a car in Hood River costs $67 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 11% cheaper than airport locations in Hood River.

Expect to pay $4.28 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 $51.33 and $68.44.