With a population of 21,083, Forest Grove is a must-see destination in Oregon, United States.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Bella Donna Bistro (2007 21st Ave) and Urban Decanter (2001 Main St) are great picks.
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.
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 23h 49m.
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 $30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Seattle, expect to pay about $49 for a 2h 59m trip.
Another option to get to Forest Grove is to pick up a car hire from Portland, which is about 34 km from Forest Grove. You’ll find branches of Budget and Thrifty, among others, in Portland.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Forest Grove, including FlixBus, Amtrak and Greyhound. From Eugene, the bus ride to Forest Grove takes 257 km and will cost you around $61. From San Francisco, the ticket costs about $351 for a journey of 1561 km.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Best Western University Inn & Suites and Americas Best Value Inn & Suites-Forest Grove/Hillsboro.
Expect to pay $1.55 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 $18.56 and $24.75. The most frequently booked car type in Forest Grove is Full-size (Ford Expedition or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota Corolla or similar) is, on average, 77% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.