Tacoma travel guide
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You're Going to Love Tacoma
With a population of 198,397, Tacoma is a must-see destination in Washington, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Tacoma has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Tacoma
Where to Eat in Tacoma
If you’re looking for affordable options, STEEL CREEK TACOMA (1114 Broadway) and WOVEN Seafood & Chophouse by Roy Yamaguchi (3017 Ruston Way) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Amor Wine + Tapas (705 Pacific Ave) and Cooper's Food and Drink (5928 N 26th St) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Tacoma.
When to visit Tacoma
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Tacoma in July, when the average temperature is 66.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 77 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is December, when it can get as cold as 35.6 °F, with an average temperature of 41 °F. You ’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 6.7″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Tacoma, with an average rainfall of 0.7″.
How to Get to Tacoma
Plane
When flying to Tacoma, you’ll arrive at Seattle/Tacoma Airport (SEA), which is located 15 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Tacoma include Alaska Airlines, Qatar Airways and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Tacoma departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 39m.
Car
Another option to get to Tacoma is to pick up a car rental from Seattle, which is about 25 miles from Tacoma. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Turo, among others, in Seattle.
Airlines serving Tacoma
Where to stay in Tacoma
Average rates range from around $188 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $89 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Best Western Plus Downtown Tacoma and Best Western Plus Tacoma Hotel. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Tacoma, with prices from $49 to $395 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Tacoma are about 91% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Tacoma
Most booked hotels in Tacoma
Renting a car in Tacoma
Renting a car in Tacoma costs $52 per day, on average, or $207 if you want to rent if for 4 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 18% cheaper than airport locations in Tacoma.
Expect to pay $4.81 per gallon in Tacoma (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.
Best car rental deals in Tacoma
Standard
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$43/day
Intermediate SUV
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$43/day