Eugene travel guide
Eugene Tourism | Eugene Guide
You're Going to Love Eugene
With a population of 156,185, Eugene 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 Eugene to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Eugene
If you’re looking for affordable options, Oregon Electric Station (27 East 5th Ave) and King Estate Restaurant (80854 Territorial Hwy) are great picks.
When to visit Eugene
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Eugene in July, when the average temperature is 19 °C, and the highest can go up to 28 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is December, when it can get as cold as 1 °C, with an average temperature of 4 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 198 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Eugene, with an average rainfall of 13 mm.
How to Get to Eugene
Plane
When flying to Eugene, you’ll arrive at Eugene (EUG), which is located 8 miles from the city centre.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Eugene. The train journey from Eugene to Portland takes 2h 40m and costs around S$ 23 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Seattle, expect to pay about S$ 60 for a 6h 40m trip. The train station in Eugene is called Eugene, and is located 0.3 miles from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Eugene is to pick up a car hire from Portland, which is about 104 miles from Eugene. You’ll find branches of Avis and Thrifty, among others, in Portland.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Eugene using FlixBus or Amtrak. From Portland, the bus ride to Eugene takes 150 miles and will cost you around S$ 64. From San Francisco, the ticket costs about S$ 169 for a journey of 845 miles. Eugene’s bus station is located 0.9 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Eugene
Where to stay in Eugene
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Candlewood Suites Eugene Springfield and Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Eugene Downtown-University, An IHG Hotel.
Where to stay in popular areas of Eugene
Most booked hotels in Eugene
Hiring a car in Eugene
Alamo, Budget and Enterprise Rent-A-Car are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Eugene is the Hertz branch at 2160 West 11th Ave Suite C, which is 2 miles from the city centre.
Expect to pay S$ 1.42 per litre in Eugene (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between S$ 17.03 and S$ 22.70. The most frequently booked car type in Eugene is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Mazda Mazda3 or similar) is, on average, 23% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.