A Travel Price Comparison for United States of America Washington vs. Portland for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

• Washington Prices
  Portland Prices
• Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
  Washington $155
  Portland $136

The average daily cost (per person) in Washington is $155, while the average daily cost in Portland is $136. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Washington and Portland in more detail.

Accommodation

Double occupancy rooms typically run around $182 in Washington For nicer amenities and a premiere location, you can expect to pay a bit more.

Travelers usually pay around $152 for a double occupancy room in Portland If you want to be in a premiere location or have high end amenities, you can expect to pay a bit more.

• Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one person
  Washington $91
  Portland $76
• Accommodation Typical double-occupancy room
  Washington $182
  Portland $152

Food

The average traveler spends about $30 per day in Washington for food, but obviously this is dependent on the type of restaurant and the amount of food ordered. To save money you can grab a lighter lunch or dinner, or you can try fast food or street food.

While meal prices in Portland can vary, the average travelers spends about $34 per day on food. Based on the spending habits of previous travelers, when dining out, an average meal in Portland should cost around $14 per person. Breakfast prices are usually a little cheaper than lunch or dinner. The price of food in sit-down restaurants in Portland is often higher than fast food prices or street food prices.

• Food Meals for one day
  Washington $30
  Portland $34

Typical Food prices in Washington

Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Washington:

• Water
  $2.00
• Snacks on Monuments Tour
  $6.15

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Washington

For Washington, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

• Washington D.C.: 3.5-Hour Georgetown Food Tour: $65
• Washington DC: 3-Hour Italian Food Tour: $65
• Washington DC Food Tour: Italian Cuisine in Dupont Circle: $65
• Adams Morgan Food Tour: $76
• Lonely Planet Experiences: DC Morning Food Tour on H Street: $79
• Washington DC: Private Food Tour Experience: $79
• Capitol Hill Walking Food Tour: $79
• Washington, DC: The Original Brew Tour with Tasting & Dinner: $81
• U Street Neighborhood Food Tour: $89
• Washington DC Odyssey Dinner Cruise: $100
• Private French Cooking Class with an Expert in the Heart of Washington DC: $108
• Washington, DC 3-Hour Dinner Buffet Cruise: $122

Typical Food prices in Portland

For Portland, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:

• Afternoon Drinks (for 2)
  $9.50

Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Portland

For Portland, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:

• Arts District Food Tour: $84
• Portland's Art District Food Tour: $84
• Walking Food Tour in Downtown Portland with Brunch: $86
• Downtown Deluxe Food Tour: $89
• Tastes of Downtown Portland Walking Food Tour: $89
• 2.5-Hour Dinner Cruise Through Downtown Portland: $108

Local Transportation

To get around in Washington, the average visitor spends $37 per day, per person. This includes the costs of taxi rides and private drivers as well as public transportation, which tends to be much more affordable.

To get around in Portland, the average visitor spends $20 per day, per person. This includes the costs of taxi rides and private drivers as well as public transportation, which tends to be much more affordable.

• Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
  Washington $37
  Portland $20

Typical Local Transportation prices in Washington

Some typical examples of transportation costs in Washington are as follows:

• Metro Day Pass
  $9.00

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Washington

Also for Washington, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

• Washington, DC: Private Airport Transfer(SUV): To or From: (DCA) Reagan National: $180
• Washington, DC: Potomac Mills Outlet Private Transfer: $357
• Washington to Washington R. Reagan Airport (DCA) - Departure Private Transfer: $61
• Washington to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) - Departure Private Transfer: $97
• Washington to Newark International Airport (EWR) - Departure Private Transfer: $491
• Washington to New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) - Departure Private Transfer: $535
• Washington to New York J.F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) - Departure Private Transfer: $535
• Washington to Baltimore Washington Airport (BWI) - Departure Private Transfer: $109
• Washington Reagan Airport Transfer to Baltimore & D. C.: $15
• Washington DC: Private Transfer to Airports or Baltimore: $130
• Washington City to Philadelphia City - Private Car Transfer: $392
• Washington City to New York City - Private Car Transfer: $516

Hired Cars and Shuttles in Portland

Also for Portland, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:

• Portland Airport (PDX) to Beaverton hotel - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $281
• Portland Airport (PDX) to Lake Oswego - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $281
• Portland Airport (PDX) to Tigard hotel or address - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $281
• PDX - Portland Airport Transfer - Chauffeured Round Trip in a Luxury Sedan/SUV: $267
• Portland Airport (PDX) to Portland downtown - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $204
• Portland Airport (PDX) to Tigard hotel or address - Arrival Private Transfer: $141
• Portland Airport (PDX) to Beaverton hotel or address - Arrival Private Transfer: $141
• Portland Airport (PDX) to Lake Oswego - Arrival Private Transfer: $141
• PDX - Portland One Way Airport Transfer in a Chauffeured Sedan/SUV: $133
• Transfer from Portland International Airport to Portland: $109
• Portland downtown to Portland Airport (PDX) - Departure Private Transfer: $102
• Portland Airport (PDX) to Portland downtown - Arrival Private Transfer: $102

Is it cheaper to fly into Washington or Portland?

Prices for flights to both Portland and Washington change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.

Entertainment

In Washington, the costs for things to do, activities, admission tickets, and other sightseeing expenses are on average $19 per person, per day.

In Portland, the costs for things to do, activities, admission tickets, and other sightseeing expenses are on average $19 per person, per day.

• Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
  Washington $19
  Portland $19

Tours and Activities in Washington

Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Washington.

• "HEROES OF FREEDOM" PRIVATE TOUR (4 Hour Military Tribute): $658
• "SHINING CITY" PRIVATE TOUR (3 Hour Evening Tour): $658
• 2 Day Grand Tour with George Washington's Mount Vernon: $95
• 2-Day Colonial Williamsburg Guided Tour from Washington DC: $330
• 24/48-Hour Washington, D.C. Hop-on Hop-off Tour: $49
• 3-Hour "DC After Dark" Night-Time Guided Bus Tour with Stops at Top Attractions: $35
• 3-Hour Private Jeep Tour of Washington D.C.: $495
• 3-Hour Washington DC "Monuments By Night" Guided Night-Time Sightseeing Bus Tour: $49
• 3-Hour Washington DC "Morning Monuments" Guided Sightseeing Walking & Bus Tour: $64
• 3-Hour Washington, D.C Urban Adventure Scavenger Hunt: $44
• 30-Minutes Supercar Driving Pilot Experience in Washington DC: $275
• Advance Tickets to Washington, D.C.'s Newseum: $24

Tours and Activities in Portland

For Portland, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:

• 1-Hour Private Air Tour of Mount Hood and Columbia Gorge: $430
• 2-Hour Champagne Brunch Cruise Through Downtown Portland: $78
• 2-Hour Lunch Cruise Through Downtown Portland: $69
• 20-Minute Columbia River Gorge Air Tour: $65
• 20-minute Private Gorge Air Tour for 3: $130
• 30-minute Multnomah Falls & Columbia Gorge Air Tour: $128
• 40-minute Aerial Tour of Portland: $184
• 40-minute Private Downtown Portland Air Tour for 3: $286
• 5 Lighthouse Bike Tour with XL Lobster Roll: $132
• A Walk Through Time Tour in Portland: $40
• Afternoon Half-Day Multnomah Falls and Columbia River Gorge Waterfalls Tour from Portland: $65
• All Day Northern Oregon Wineries and Forest Bike Tour: $245

Alcohol

Alcoholic beverages can often be a significant portion of a traveler's budget, and the costs can vary greatly from person to person. In Washington, the average amount that a visitor spends on alcoholic beverages per day is $15.

Typically, people visiting Portland spend on average $14 on alcoholic beverages per person, per day.

• Alcohol Drinks for one day
  Washington $15
  Portland $14

Sample the Local Flavors in Washington

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Washington:

• Epic Washington DC Bar Crawl: By Let’s Roam: $12
• Haunted Washington D.C. Ghost and Pub Walking Tour: $27
• DC: 'New York Times Journeys' Walking Tour with Beer, Cheese and Wine Tasting: $120
• NOVA Private Custom Wine Tours & Tasting from DMV: $645
• 6 Hours Northern VA Wine Tour: $920

Sample the Local Flavors in Portland

Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Portland:

• Power Through Portland Bar Crawl: $12
• Oregon Priority Wine Tasting Pass: $40
• Weird Bar Crawl with Fanatical Local: $49
• Portland's Eastside Craft Brewery Walking Tour: $55
• Portland Brewery Bike Tour: $71
• Oregon Famous Wine Country Wine Tasting Adventure: $75
• Brews & Bites - Food Carts & Brewery Tour: $94
• Views and Brews, Portland Brewery Bike Tour: $118
• 5-Hour Willamette Valley Wine Tour with Tastings: $120
• Oregon Coast Brewery Tour: $130
• Willamette Valley Wine Tasting from Portland: $139
• Full-Day City & Oregon Wine Tasting Tour: $140