Forest Grove travel guide
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You're Going to Love Forest Grove
With a population of 21.083, Forest Grove is a must-see destination in Oregon, United States.
When to visit Forest Grove
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Forest Grove in July, when the average temperature is 19 °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 0 °C, with an average temperature of 3 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 208 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Forest Grove, with an average rainfall of 12 mm.
How to Get to Forest Grove
Plane
Although Forest Grove doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Portland Airport (PDX), which is located 41 km from Forest Grove. The shortest flight to Forest Grove from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 21h 07m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Forest Grove. The train journey from Forest Grove to Eugene takes 2h 35m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Seattle, expect to pay about $46 for a 2h 59m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Forest Grove is to pick up a car hire from Seattle, which is about 240 km from Forest Grove. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Europcar, among others, in Seattle.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Forest Grove, including FlixBus, Amtrak and Greyhound. From Eugene, the bus ride to Forest Grove takes 282 km and will cost you around $85. From San Francisco, the ticket costs about $292 for a journey of 1650 km.
Airlines serving Forest Grove
Where to stay in Forest Grove
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Best Western University Inn & Suites and Americas Best Value Inn & Suites-Forest Grove/Hillsboro.
Where to stay in popular areas of Forest Grove
Hiring a car in Forest Grove
Expect to pay $1.77 per litre in Forest Grove (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $21.16 and $28.21. The most frequently booked car type in Forest Grove is Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Corolla or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.