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Where to stay
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The Dalles travel guide

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With a population of 13,620, The Dalles 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 The Dalles to see all of its attractions.

When to visit The Dalles

The Dalles in February
Estimated hotel price
$92
1 night at 3-star hotel
The Dalles in February
Estimated hotel price
$92
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to The Dalles in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is December, when it can get as cold as 30.2 °F, with an average temperature of 35.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 2.7″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in The Dalles, with an average rainfall of 0.2″.

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How to Get to The Dalles

Plane

Although The Dalles doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Portland Airport (PDX), which is located 68 miles from The Dalles. 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 The Dalles departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 15m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to The Dalles. The train journey from The Dalles 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. The train station in The Dalles is called The Dalles, and is located 0.5 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to The Dalles is to pick up a car rental from Seattle, which is about 150 miles from The Dalles. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Turo, among others, in Seattle.

Bus

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

Plane

Although The Dalles doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Portland Airport (PDX), which is located 68 miles from The Dalles. 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 The Dalles departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 15m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to The Dalles. The train journey from The Dalles 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. The train station in The Dalles is called The Dalles, and is located 0.5 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to The Dalles is to pick up a car rental from Seattle, which is about 150 miles from The Dalles. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Turo, among others, in Seattle.

Bus

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

Airports near The Dalles

PDXPortland
RDMBend/Redmond
YKMYakima Air Terminal

Airlines serving The Dalles

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 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 (9,245 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Finnair
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Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
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Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
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Where to stay in The Dalles

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fairfield Inn & Suites The Dalles and Celilo Inn.

Where to stay in popular areas of The Dalles

Most booked hotels in The Dalles

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Cousins Country Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1255 reviews)
$114+
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Celilo Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1052 reviews)
$119+
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Motel 6 The Dalles
2 stars
Good (7.7, 799 reviews)
$72+
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The Dalles Inn
3 stars
Good (7.3, 1105 reviews)
$98+
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Super 8 by Wyndham The Dalles OR
2 stars
Good (7.2, 686 reviews)
$80+
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Columbia River Hotel, Ascend Hotel Collection
2 stars
Good (6.5, 807 reviews)
$103+
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Renting a car in The Dalles

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in The Dalles (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 The Dalles is Full-size (Volkswagen Atlas or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Ford Edge or similar) are, on average, 10% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in The Dalles (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 The Dalles is Full-size (Volkswagen Atlas or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Ford Edge or similar) are, on average, 10% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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