Portland travel guide
Portland Tourism | Portland Guide
You're Going to Love Portland
With a population of 583,776, Portland is the largest city in Oregon, United States by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Portland to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Portland
is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Portland. These include popular favourites such as Mediterranean Exploration Company (333 NW 13th Ave), Dolly Olive (527 SW 12th Ave) and RingSide Steakhouse - Uptown (2165 W Burnside). If you’re looking for affordable options, Andina (1314 NW Glisan) and Meriwether's Restaurant & Skyline Farm (2601 NW Vaughn Street) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Masu Sushi (406 SW 13th Avenue) and Cornell Farm Cafe (8212 SW Barnes Rd) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Portland.
When to visit Portland
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Portland in July, when the average temperature is 21 °C, and the highest can go up to 27 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 2 °C, with an average temperature of 5 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 142 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Portland, with an average rainfall of 18 mm.
How to Get to Portland
Plane
When flying to Portland, you’ll arrive at Portland Airport (PDX), which is located 10 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Portland from Malaysia departs from Penang and takes around 23h 34m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Portland. The train journey from Portland to Eugene takes 2h 35m and costs around RM 57 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Seattle, expect to pay about RM 95 for a 2h 59m trip. The train station in Portland is called Portland Union Station, and is located 0.6 km from the city centre.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Portland using FlixBus or Amtrak. From Eugene, the bus ride to Portland takes 282 km and will cost you around RM 118. From Seattle, the ticket costs about RM 213 for a journey of 370 km. The most popular bus station is Portland Greyhound, located 0.4 km from the city centre of Portland. Portland Oregon Convention Center is also a commonly used station, and is 1.2 km from the city centre.
Airports near Portland
Airlines serving Portland
Where to stay in Portland
From 5-star hotels such as the The Ritz-Carlton Portland to great affordable options like the Kenton Hotel, Portland offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around RM 755 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 1,154 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Bluebird Guesthouse and Viking Motel. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Portland, with prices from RM 246 to RM 1,171 per night. Northeast Portand is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Portland are about 24% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Downtown - Here you’ll find travellers’ favourites such as Dossier, Kimpton Hotel Vintage Portland and The Royal Sonesta Portland Downtown. The average nightly price for a double room in Downtown is RM 459.
Pearl District - Hampton Inn and Suites by Hilton Portland-Pearl District, Residence Inn by Marriott Portland Downtown/Pearl District and Mcmenamins Crystal Hotel have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Pearl District will cost you about RM 666 per night.
Where to stay in popular areas of Portland
Most booked hotels in Portland
Hiring a car in Portland
Hiring a car in Portland costs RM 147 per day, on average. National, Alamo and Dollar are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Portland is the Thrifty branch at 7240 Northeast Airport Way, which is 10 km from the city centre.
Expect to pay RM 4.93 per litre in Portland (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 59.11 and RM 78.82. The most frequently booked car type in Portland is Compact (Nissan Juke or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Ford Fiesta or similar) is, on average, 56% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.