Oregon: Bend Second Most Expensive Destination in the Beaver State

Bend, the charming mountain town located along the Deschutes River, is the second most expensive summer destination in Oregon. This finding is the result of a recent survey conducted by CheapHotels.org.

The survey compared 20 popular destinations in the Beaver State, using their lodging cost as the comparative basis. In particular, the average rate for the cheapest available double room (rated at least 3 stars) was established for each destination. The survey specifically looked at the months of July and August when conducting the comparison.

To stay overnight in Bend, travelers will have to spend an average of $221 for the most affordable double room. Only the resort town of Cannon Beach, located on the Oregon Coast, is pricier. It is averaging $234 per night this summer. Portland rounds out the Top 3 podium at an average per-night rate of $216.

Joining Cannon Beach in the Top 10 are five other Oregon Coast destinations: Seaside, Newport, Astoria, Lincoln City and Coos Bay. On the other end of the spectrum, the least expensive destinations in Oregon are Medford, Pendleton and Grants Pass. There, overnight guests should be able to find a room for under $100 nightly.

The following table shows the 10 most expensive destinations in Oregon this summer. The prices listed reflect the average rate for each locale's cheapest available double room (minimum: 3-star hotel) during the time period spanning July 1 to August 31, 2016.

1. Cannon Beach $234
2. Bend $221
3. Portland $216
4. Seaside $198
5. Newport $184
6. Astoria $171
7. Corvallis $165
8. Lincoln City $154
9. Hillsboro $138
10. Coos Bay $127

For the full results of the survey, check http://www.cheaphotels.org/press/oregon2016.html