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. Eugene deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in Eugene
Activities
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 66.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is December, when it can get as cold as 33.8 °F, with an average temperature of 39.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 7.8″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Eugene, with an average rainfall of 0.5″.
How to Get to Eugene
Plane
When flying to Eugene, you’ll arrive at Eugene (EUG), which is located 8 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Eugene include Avianca, Copa Airlines and Lufthansa. The shortest domestic flight to Eugene departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 07m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Eugene. The train journey from Eugene to Seattle takes 6h 38m and costs around $48 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Emeryville, expect to pay about $105 for a 14h 48m trip. The train station in Eugene is called Eugene, and is located 0.3 miles from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Eugene is to pick up a car rental from Portland, which is about 104 miles from Eugene. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Dollar, among others, in Portland.
Bus
Amtrak operates bus routes to Eugene. Eugene’s bus station is located 0.9 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Eugene
Where to stay in popular areas of Eugene
Most booked hotels in Eugene
Renting a car in Eugene
Renting a car in Eugene costs $71 per day, on average, or $142 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Alamo, Budget and Enterprise Rent-A-Car are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Eugene is the Hertz branch at 2160 West 11th Ave Suite C, which is 2 miles from the city center.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 6% cheaper than airport locations in Eugene.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Eugene (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. 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 rental cars (Jeep Cherokee or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.