Port Townsend travel guide
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You're Going to Love Port Townsend
With a population of 9,113, Port Townsend is a must-see destination in Washington, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Port Townsend to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Port Townsend
If you’re looking for affordable options, Doc's Marina Grill-Port Townsend (141 Hudson Street) and Alchemy Bistro & Wine Bar (842 Washington St) are great picks.
When to visit Port Townsend
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Port Townsend in July, when the average temperature is 60.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 69.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 35.6 °F, with an average temperature of 39.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 2.6″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Port Townsend, with an average rainfall of 0.8″.
How to Get to Port Townsend
Plane
Although Port Townsend doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Everett Paine Field (PAE), which is located 26 miles from Port Townsend. Everett Paine Field is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, EL AL and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Port Townsend departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 37m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Port Townsend. The train journey from Port Townsend to Bellingham takes 2h 26m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about $27 for a 3h 07m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Port Townsend is to pick up a car rental from Seattle, which is about 40 miles from Port Townsend. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Seattle.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Port Townsend, including Amtrak, FlixBus and Bus. From Bellingham, the bus ride to Port Townsend takes 135 miles and will cost you around $38. From Richmond, the ticket costs about $100 for a journey of 190 miles.
Airlines serving Port Townsend
Where to stay in popular areas of Port Townsend
Most booked hotels in Port Townsend
Renting a car in Port Townsend
Renting a car in Port Townsend costs $54 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Port Townsend.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Port Townsend (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Port Townsend is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) are, on average, 41% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.