Road trippers will find it a little bit weird to drive around Portland, Oregon. After all, it's an extremely walkable city with a great setup for mass transportation. You can practically take a TriMet pass and not have to worry about commuting all day. So my advice is to heed the call of your soles and instead of riding a car, explore the city (especially downtown) on foot instead. Remember:
- Airport taxis usually cost $30 with 15% tip.
- Do get gas before you get close to the Portland International Airport.
- Don't be surprised that there are attendants who will pump gas for you.
- Don't park downtown at all.
- Do bring a map.
Portland is rich in culture for such a small city so you will not run out of
things to do. You can find all kinds of food carts and cafes virtually everywhere, especially in the heart of the city, the downtown area. Fancy a beer? You're in luck. People in Portland brew their beer like crazy.
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See also my Top 7 Getting Around Portland resources:
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around Portland, Oregon
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Portland:
Getting Around - TripAdvisor
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Getting
Around in Portland OR | Frommer's
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Portland,
OR Transportation | U.S. News Travel
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Getting
In, Getting Around Portland - HowStuffWorks
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Visiting
Portland soon, is it necessary to rent a car? | Portland | Yelp
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Getting
Around Portland - Car, Train, Bus & Taxi - VirtualTourist
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