Bend travel guide

Bend Tourism | Bend Guide

You're Going to Love Bend

With a population of 76,639, Bend is a must-see destination in Oregon, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Bend deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Bend

If you’re looking for affordable options, Ariana (1304 NW Galveston Ave) and 5 Fusion & Sushi Bar (821 NW Wall St Ste 100) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Currents at the Riverhouse (3075 N Highway 97) and Boxwood Kitchen (330 SW Powerhouse Dr Building C Suite 150) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Bend.

When to visit Bend

Bend in January
Estimated hotel price
$106
1 night at 3-star hotel
Bend in January
Estimated hotel price
$106
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Bend in July, when the average temperature is 64.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 21.2 °F, with an average temperature of 32 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 1.9″. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Bend, with an average rainfall of 0.4″.

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How to Get to Bend

Plane

Although Bend doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bend/Redmond (RDM), which is located 16 miles from Bend. Eugene is the most popular, with regular flights from Avianca, Copa Airlines, Emirates and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Bend departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 17m.

Train

Located 1.6 miles from the city center, Bend Riverhouse is the busiest station in Bend. Another popular train station is Bend Hawthorne Intermodal Center, located 0.7 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Bend is to pick up a car rental from Portland, which is about 121 miles from Bend. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in Portland.

Plane

Although Bend doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Bend/Redmond (RDM), which is located 16 miles from Bend. Eugene is the most popular, with regular flights from Avianca, Copa Airlines, Emirates and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Bend departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 17m.

Train

Located 1.6 miles from the city center, Bend Riverhouse is the busiest station in Bend. Another popular train station is Bend Hawthorne Intermodal Center, located 0.7 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Bend is to pick up a car rental from Portland, which is about 121 miles from Bend. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in Portland.

Airports near Bend

Airlines serving Bend

Lufthansa
Good (7,188 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,351 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,641 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,846 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,550 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,668 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,536 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,907 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,248 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,318 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,417 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,340 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,298 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,042 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,911 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,449 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (2,039 reviews)
Asiana Airlines
Excellent (486 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,902 reviews)
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Where to stay in Bend

Average rates range from around $225 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $123 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Budget Inn Bend By OYO and Towneplace Suites Bend Near Mt. Bachelor.

Where to stay in popular areas of Bend

Most booked hotels in Bend

Campfire Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2056 reviews)
$84+
Sunriver Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 153 reviews)
$182+
Riverhouse on the Deschutes
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1021 reviews)
$146+
Cascade Lodge
2 stars
Good (7.9, 2448 reviews)
$62+
Bend Riverside Motel Suites
2 stars
Good (7.5, 33 reviews)
$101+
Days Inn by Wyndham Bend
2 stars
Good (6.9, 987 reviews)
$49+

Renting a car in Bend

Renting a car in Bend costs $63 per day, on average, or $126 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 19% cheaper than airport locations in Bend.

Expect to pay $3.71 per gallon in Bend (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $44.52 and $59.36. The most frequently booked car type in Bend is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Ford Mustang Convertible or similar) are, on average, 41% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Bend costs $63 per day, on average, or $126 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 19% cheaper than airport locations in Bend.

Expect to pay $3.71 per gallon in Bend (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $44.52 and $59.36. The most frequently booked car type in Bend is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Ford Mustang Convertible or similar) are, on average, 41% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.