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.

Where to Eat in Hood River

If you’re looking for affordable options, Riverside (1108 East Marina Way) and Solstice Wood Fire Cafe & Bar (501 Portway Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Hood River

Hood River in January
Estimated hotel price
$115
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hood River in January
Estimated hotel price
$115
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 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.

Train

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.

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.

Bus

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.

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 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.

Train

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.

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.

Bus

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.

Airports near Hood River

Airlines serving Hood River

Lufthansa
Good (7,031 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,332 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,581 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,397 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,780 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,893 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,641 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,883 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,469 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,303 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,691 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,672 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (343 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,284 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,689 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,322 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,857 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,184 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,315 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (825 reviews)
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Where to stay in Hood River

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.

Where to stay in popular areas of Hood River

Most booked hotels in Hood River

Rubyjune Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.7, 144 reviews)
$179+
Westcliff Lodge
2 stars
Excellent (9, 1245 reviews)
$97+
The Society Hotel - Bingen
0 stars
Excellent (8.8, 182 reviews)
$166+
Hampton Inn & Suites Hood River
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 709 reviews)
$146+
Best Western Plus Hood River Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1206 reviews)
$121+
Columbia Gorge Hotel & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 593 reviews)
$120+

Renting a car in Hood River

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.

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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