Springfield travel guide
Springfield Tourism | Springfield Guide
You're Going to Love Springfield
With a population of 59,403, Springfield is a must-see destination in Oregon, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Springfield deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Springfield
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Springfield in July, when the average temperature is 66.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 80.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 32 °F, with an average temperature of 39.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 8.1″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Springfield, with an average rainfall of 0.6″.
How to Get to Springfield
Plane
When flying to Springfield, you’ll arrive at Eugene (EUG), which is located 11 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Springfield include Avianca, Copa Airlines and Emirates. The shortest domestic flight to Springfield departs from Austin and takes around 3h 58m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Springfield. The train journey from Springfield to Portland takes 2h 38m and costs around $12 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Seattle, expect to pay about $39 for a 6h 27m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Springfield is to pick up a car rental from Portland, which is about 103 miles from Springfield. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Thrifty, among others, in Portland.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Springfield using FlixBus or Amtrak. From Portland, the bus ride to Springfield takes 165 miles and will cost you around $50. From Seattle, the ticket costs about $62 for a journey of 345 miles. Springfield’s bus station is located 0.1 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Springfield
Where to stay in Springfield
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Suites Springfield Riverbend Medical and Quality Inn & Suites.
Where to stay in popular areas of Springfield
Most booked hotels in Springfield
Renting a car in Springfield
Renting a car in Springfield costs $41 per day, on average, or $81 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 70% cheaper than airport locations in Springfield.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Springfield (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Springfield is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.