Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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.

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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

Tacoma in November
Estimated hotel price
$111
1 night at 3-star hotel
Tacoma in November
Estimated hotel price
$111
1 night at 3-star hotel

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″.

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How to Get to Tacoma

Plane

When flying to Tacoma, you’ll arrive at Seattle/Tacoma Airport (SEA), which is located 24 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Tacoma include Alaska Airlines, Delta and American Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Tacoma departs from Ontario and takes around 2h 41m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Tacoma. The train journey from Tacoma to Vancouver takes 3h 07m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about $44 for a 4h 25m trip. The train station in Tacoma is called Tacoma, and is located 1.9 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Tacoma is to pick up a car rental from Seattle, which is about 41 km from Tacoma. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in Seattle.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Tacoma, including Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Bellingham, the bus ride to Tacoma takes 217 km and will cost you around $42. From Richmond, the ticket costs about $110 for a journey of 306 km.

Plane

When flying to Tacoma, you’ll arrive at Seattle/Tacoma Airport (SEA), which is located 24 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Tacoma include Alaska Airlines, Delta and American Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Tacoma departs from Ontario and takes around 2h 41m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Tacoma. The train journey from Tacoma to Vancouver takes 3h 07m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about $44 for a 4h 25m trip. The train station in Tacoma is called Tacoma, and is located 1.9 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Tacoma is to pick up a car rental from Seattle, which is about 41 km from Tacoma. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in Seattle.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Tacoma, including Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Bellingham, the bus ride to Tacoma takes 217 km and will cost you around $42. From Richmond, the ticket costs about $110 for a journey of 306 km.

Airports near Tacoma

BFISeattle King County/Boeing
PAEEverett Paine Field
SEASeattle/Tacoma Intl

Airlines serving Tacoma

Lufthansa
Good (7,938 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,501 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,905 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,321 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,433 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,924 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,188 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,578 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (905 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,620 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,751 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,560 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,951 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,390 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,216 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,433 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,283 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,502 reviews)
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Where to stay in Tacoma

Average rates range from around $183 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $348 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 Lakewood. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Tacoma, with prices from $50 to $309 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Tacoma are about 100% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Tacoma by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Tacoma

Most booked hotels in Tacoma

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Silver Cloud Hotel Tacoma at Point Ruston Waterfront
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 726 reviews)
$215+
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Silver Cloud Hotel Tacoma Waterfront
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1469 reviews)
$204+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, WA
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2987 reviews)
$114+
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Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Tacoma
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 544 reviews)
$120+
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Hotel Murano
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1832 reviews)
$125+
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Holiday Inn Tacoma Mall By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8, 542 reviews)
$106+
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Renting a car in Tacoma

Renting a car in Tacoma costs $51 per day, on average, or $205 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 15% cheaper than airport locations in Tacoma.

Expect to pay $4.47 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 $53.60 and $71.47. The most frequently booked car type in Tacoma is Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 47% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Tacoma costs $51 per day, on average, or $205 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 15% cheaper than airport locations in Tacoma.

Expect to pay $4.47 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 $53.60 and $71.47. The most frequently booked car type in Tacoma is Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 47% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Tacoma

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$27/day

Compact

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$28/day

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