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Renting a car

University Place travel guide

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With a population of 31,144, University Place is a must-see destination in Washington, United States. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything University Place has to offer.

How to Get to University Place

Plane

Although University Place doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Seattle/Tacoma Airport (SEA), which is located 19 miles from University Place. Seattle King County/Boeing is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Fiji Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to University Place departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 38m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to University Place. The train journey from University Place to Vancouver takes 3h 07m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about $37 for a 4h 25m trip.

Car

Another option to get to University Place is to pick up a car rental from Seattle, which is about 28 miles from University Place. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Turo, among others, in Seattle.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to University Place, including Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Everett, the bus ride to University Place takes 60 miles and will cost you around $12. From Bellingham, the ticket costs about $21 for a journey of 135 miles.

Plane

Although University Place doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Seattle/Tacoma Airport (SEA), which is located 19 miles from University Place. Seattle King County/Boeing is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Fiji Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to University Place departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 38m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to University Place. The train journey from University Place to Vancouver takes 3h 07m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about $37 for a 4h 25m trip.

Car

Another option to get to University Place is to pick up a car rental from Seattle, which is about 28 miles from University Place. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Turo, among others, in Seattle.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to University Place, including Amtrak, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Everett, the bus ride to University Place takes 60 miles and will cost you around $12. From Bellingham, the ticket costs about $21 for a journey of 135 miles.

Airports near University Place

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

Airlines serving University Place

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)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 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
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of University Place

Most booked hotels in University Place

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Silver Cloud Hotel Tacoma at Point Ruston Waterfront
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 593 reviews)
$249+
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Silver Cloud Hotel Tacoma Waterfront
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1339 reviews)
$205+
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Hotel Murano
4 stars
Excellent (8, 1601 reviews)
$140+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tacoma - Seattle
3 stars
Good (7.1, 1275 reviews)
$106+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Lakewood South Tacoma
2 stars
Good (6.3, 930 reviews)
$108+
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Motel 6 Tacoma South
2 stars
Okay (5.9, 850 reviews)
$88+
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Renting a car in University Place

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in University Place (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 University Place is Economy (Chevrolet Spark or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in University Place (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 University Place is Economy (Chevrolet Spark or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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