Port Townsend travel guide

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You're Going to Love Port Townsend

With a population of 9,113, Port Townsend is a must-see destination in Washington, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Port Townsend to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Port Townsend

If you’re looking for affordable options, Doc's Marina Grill-Port Townsend (141 Hudson Street) and Alchemy Bistro & Wine Bar (842 Washington St) are great picks.

When to visit Port Townsend

Port Townsend in February
Estimated hotel price
$127
1 night at 3-star hotel
Port Townsend in February
Estimated hotel price
$127
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Port Townsend in July, when the average temperature is 60.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 69.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 35.6 °F, with an average temperature of 39.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 2.6″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Port Townsend, with an average rainfall of 0.8″.

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How to Get to Port Townsend

Plane

Although Port Townsend doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Everett Paine Field (PAE), which is located 26 miles from Port Townsend. Everett Paine Field is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Port Townsend departs from Denver and takes around 3h.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Port Townsend.

Car

Another option to get to Port Townsend is to pick up a car rental from Seattle, which is about 40 miles from Port Townsend. You’ll find branches of Fox and Sixt, among others, in Seattle.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Port Townsend, including Bus, Amtrak and Greyhound. From Bellingham, the bus ride to Port Townsend takes 135 miles and will cost you around $42. From Richmond, the ticket costs about $110 for a journey of 190 miles.

Plane

Although Port Townsend doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Everett Paine Field (PAE), which is located 26 miles from Port Townsend. Everett Paine Field is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Port Townsend departs from Denver and takes around 3h.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Port Townsend.

Car

Another option to get to Port Townsend is to pick up a car rental from Seattle, which is about 40 miles from Port Townsend. You’ll find branches of Fox and Sixt, among others, in Seattle.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Port Townsend, including Bus, Amtrak and Greyhound. From Bellingham, the bus ride to Port Townsend takes 135 miles and will cost you around $42. From Richmond, the ticket costs about $110 for a journey of 190 miles.

Airports near Port Townsend

Airlines serving Port Townsend

Lufthansa
Good (7,180 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,352 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,843 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,644 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,835 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,873 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,551 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,670 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (831 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,900 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,235 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,095 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,318 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (381 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,420 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,338 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,237 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,300 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (876 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Port Townsend

Most booked hotels in Port Townsend

Palace Hotel Port Townsend
2 stars
Excellent (9, 414 reviews)
$144+
Harborside Inn
2 stars
Good (7.9, 1250 reviews)
$121+
Old Alcohol Plant
2 stars
Good (7.8, 149 reviews)
$202+
Manresa Castle
2 stars
Good (7.5, 643 reviews)
$102+
Water Front Inn
2 stars
Good (7.5, 571 reviews)
$89+
Tides Inn & Suites
2 stars
Good (7.3, 681 reviews)
$142+

Renting a car in Port Townsend

Renting a car in Port Townsend costs $51 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 16% cheaper than airport locations in Port Townsend.

Expect to pay $3.71 per gallon in Port Townsend (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 Port Townsend is Compact (Kia Soul or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) are, on average, 50% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Port Townsend costs $51 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 16% cheaper than airport locations in Port Townsend.

Expect to pay $3.71 per gallon in Port Townsend (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 Port Townsend is Compact (Kia Soul or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) are, on average, 50% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.