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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 84 km from Hood River. Portland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Alaska Airlines, Delta, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Hood River departs from Los Angeles and takes around 2h 13m.

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 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 84 km from Hood River. Portland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Alaska Airlines, Delta, American Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Hood River departs from Los Angeles and takes around 2h 13m.

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 Dollar, among others, in Seattle.

Airports near Hood River

PDXPortland
YKMYakima Air Terminal

Airlines serving Hood River

Lufthansa
Good (8,036 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,524 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,018 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,397 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,406 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,965 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,223 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,596 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,777 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,581 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,804 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,121 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,400 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (409 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,354 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,444 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,266 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,458 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,981 reviews)
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Where to stay in Hood River

Average rates range from around $391 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 $133 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 53% 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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Westcliff Lodge
2 stars
Excellent (9.2, 1515 reviews)
$159+
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Rubyjune Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 150 reviews)
$202+
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Best Western Plus Hood River Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1305 reviews)
$164+
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Columbia Gorge Hotel & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 690 reviews)
$170+
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Hood River Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 999 reviews)
$160+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Hood River By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 543 reviews)
$179+
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Renting a car in Hood River

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

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 26% more expensive than at Portland.

Expect to pay $4.81 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 $57.69 and $76.92.

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

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 26% more expensive than at Portland.

Expect to pay $4.81 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 $57.69 and $76.92.

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