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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Saint Helens travel guide

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You're Going to Love Saint Helens

With a population of 12,883, Saint Helens is a must-see destination in Oregon, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Saint Helens has to offer.

When to visit Saint Helens

Saint Helens in December
Estimated hotel price
$62
1 night at 3-star hotel
Saint Helens in December
Estimated hotel price
$62
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Saint Helens

Plane

Although Saint Helens doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Portland Airport (PDX), which is located 22 miles from Saint Helens. Airlines that fly from the United States to Saint Helens include American Airlines, Air France and Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to Saint Helens departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 15m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Saint Helens. The train journey from Saint Helens to Seattle takes 2h 59m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Eugene, expect to pay about $25 for a 3h 11m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Saint Helens is to pick up a car rental from Seattle, which is about 123 miles from Saint Helens. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Turo, among others, in Seattle.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Saint Helens, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Amtrak. From Eugene, the bus ride to Saint Helens takes 160 miles and will cost you around $18. From Seattle, the ticket costs about $29 for a journey of 175 miles.

Plane

Although Saint Helens doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Portland Airport (PDX), which is located 22 miles from Saint Helens. Airlines that fly from the United States to Saint Helens include American Airlines, Air France and Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to Saint Helens departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 15m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Saint Helens. The train journey from Saint Helens to Seattle takes 2h 59m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Eugene, expect to pay about $25 for a 3h 11m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Saint Helens is to pick up a car rental from Seattle, which is about 123 miles from Saint Helens. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Turo, among others, in Seattle.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Saint Helens, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Amtrak. From Eugene, the bus ride to Saint Helens takes 160 miles and will cost you around $18. From Seattle, the ticket costs about $29 for a journey of 175 miles.

Airports near Saint Helens

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Airlines serving Saint Helens

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Saint Helens

Most booked hotels in Saint Helens

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Lewis River Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 950 reviews)
$124+
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Best Western Oak Meadows Inn
2 stars
Good (7.8, 528 reviews)
$94+
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Best Western Woodland Inn
2 stars
Good (7.7, 402 reviews)
$123+
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ilani
3 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$251+
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OYO Woodland Hotel And Suites
2 stars
Good (6.6, 438 reviews)
$72+
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OYO Hotel St Helens Or
2 stars
Okay (5.3, 285 reviews)
$85+
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Renting a car in Saint Helens

Renting a car in Saint Helens costs $41 per day, on average, or $123 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 43% cheaper than airport locations in Saint Helens.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Saint Helens (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. The most frequently booked car type in Saint Helens is Full-size (Ford Mustang Convertible or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota RAV4 or similar) are, on average, 46% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Saint Helens costs $41 per day, on average, or $123 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 43% cheaper than airport locations in Saint Helens.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Saint Helens (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. The most frequently booked car type in Saint Helens is Full-size (Ford Mustang Convertible or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota RAV4 or similar) are, on average, 46% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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