Hood River travel guide

Hood River Tourism | Hood River Guide

You're Going to Love Hood River

With a population of 7,167, Hood River 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 Hood River to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Hood River

If you’re looking for affordable options, Riverside (1108 East Marina Way) and Solstice Wood Fire Cafe & Bar (501 Portway Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Hood River

Hood River in January
Estimated hotel price
$137
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hood River in January
Estimated hotel price
$137
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Hood River in July, when the average temperature is 66.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 80.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 28.4 °F, with an average temperature of 32 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 5.9″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Hood River, with an average rainfall of 0″.

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How to Get to Hood River

Plane

Although Hood River doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Portland Airport (PDX), which is located 52 miles from Hood River. Portland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Hood River departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 16m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Hood River. The train journey from Hood River to Eugene takes 2h 35m and costs around $12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Seattle, expect to pay about $20 for a 2h 59m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Hood River is to pick up a car rental from Seattle, which is about 137 miles from Hood River. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Seattle.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Hood River using FlixBus or Amtrak. From Eugene, the bus ride to Hood River takes 175 miles and will cost you around $25. From Los Angeles, the ticket costs about $110 for a journey of 1315 miles. Hood River’s bus station is located 0.6 miles from the city center.

Plane

Although Hood River doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Portland Airport (PDX), which is located 52 miles from Hood River. Portland Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, British Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Hood River departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 16m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Hood River. The train journey from Hood River to Eugene takes 2h 35m and costs around $12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Seattle, expect to pay about $20 for a 2h 59m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Hood River is to pick up a car rental from Seattle, which is about 137 miles from Hood River. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Seattle.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Hood River using FlixBus or Amtrak. From Eugene, the bus ride to Hood River takes 175 miles and will cost you around $25. From Los Angeles, the ticket costs about $110 for a journey of 1315 miles. Hood River’s bus station is located 0.6 miles from the city center.

Airports near Hood River

Airlines serving Hood River

Lufthansa
Good (4,677 reviews)
KLM
Good (855 reviews)
SWISS
Good (935 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,525 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,623 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (985 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,583 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,960 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,122 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,476 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,838 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (873 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,174 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,639 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (717 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (502 reviews)
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Where to stay in Hood River

Average rates range from around $356 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $393 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Hood River

Most booked hotels in Hood River

Rubyjune Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.6, 78 reviews)
$218+
Westcliff Lodge
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 731 reviews)
$138+
Hampton Inn & Suites Hood River
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 467 reviews)
$251+
Columbia Gorge Hotel & Spa
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 450 reviews)
$212+
Best Western Plus Hood River Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 798 reviews)
$211+
Hood River Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 542 reviews)
$113+

Renting a car in Hood River

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Hood River (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Hood River is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota RAV4 or similar) are, on average, 50% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Hood River (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Hood River is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota RAV4 or similar) are, on average, 50% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.