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Beaverton

Base in Beaverton only if you have a car or a reason (Nike, Intel, family): 1–2 nights. Otherwise sleep in Portland and day-trip out on the MAX Blue Line.

Weather
see forecast
Currency
USD
Best months
May–Sep, Sep–Oct
avoid Nov–Mar (wet, grey); occasional ice and snow in Jan–Feb
Airport
PDX
Nights
1–2
Not field-verifiedbasic guide
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3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
  • North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
  • North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
  • North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
  • United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
  • United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
  • United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
  • United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.

Beaverton is a western suburb of Portland in Washington County, about 20 minutes from downtown by car and roughly 30–40 minutes by MAX light rail. It is an economic centre for the county, home to Nike's world headquarters, and mostly a place people live and work rather than visit. Its useful travel role is as a cheaper, quieter base with easy MAX access to Portland, plus a handful of parks, malls and a strong farmers market.

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Beaverton, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • Coffee$3–6
  • Sit-down mealSit-down dinner, mid-rangeAdd 18–22% tip and sales tax.$20–35
  • BeerBeer, draught in a bar$6–9
  • Taxi, about 5 kmRideshare, 5 kmSurge pricing at peak.$12–20
  • Budget bedSuite (up to 4), a night, per roomUS$150
  • Mid-range bedChain-hotel double room, a night, per roomUS$150
  • High-end bedChain-hotel double room, a night, per roomUS$260

A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$70 · Mid US$140 · High US$260

Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Nike World HeadquartersWashington Square mallBeaverton Farmers MarketTualatin Hills Nature ParkMAX Blue and Red lines to Portland
Airports
PDX Portland International (MAX Red Line runs to Beaverton Transit Center with a change; about 1 h. Driving is about 30–40 min outside rush hour.)

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Beaverton: next 7 days

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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.

Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

8°C

2°C

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Feb

10°C

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Mar

13°C

4°C

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Apr

16°C

6°C

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May

20°C

9°C

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Jun

24°C

12°C

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Jul

28°C

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Aug

28°C

14°C

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Sep

25°C

11°C

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Oct

18°C

8°C

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Nov

12°C

5°C

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Dec

8°C

2°C

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High / low °C · rd = rain days

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

TriMet MAX Blue Line links Beaverton Transit Center with downtown Portland and Hillsboro; the Red Line continues to the airport. The WES commuter rail runs to Wilsonville via Tigard and Tualatin on weekdays. Local buses (including frequent Route 57 along TV Highway, 24/7) fill the gaps. Distances between malls and parks are long: a car or bike makes the suburb work, and parking is usually free.

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Portland (downtown)

go

Door to door: About 30–40 min

MAX Blue or Red Line from Beaverton Transit Center

No parking hassle; the train drops you in the city centre.

Hillsboro

go

Door to door: About 20–30 min

MAX Blue Line west, or Route 57 along TV Highway

More dining and a walkable old town; easy half-day.

Tigard

caution

Door to door: About 15–25 min

Bus or car via Hwy 217 and Scholls Ferry Rd

Mostly for Washington Square shopping; little else for a visitor.

Oregon City

caution

Door to door: About 40–55 min

Car via I-205, or MAX plus bus

Historic mill town and waterfalls; better with a car.

Wilsonville

caution

Door to door: About 30 min

WES commuter rail from Beaverton Transit Center (weekdays)

Weekday-only service; check the timetable before you go.

Lake Oswego

caution

Door to door: About 30–45 min

Car via I-5, or bus with a change

Lakeside walk and shops; a half-day at most.

Aloha

skip

Door to door: About 15–25 min

Route 52 or 57 bus

Residential suburb with no sights of its own.

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Old Town / Beaverton Central (around SW Broadway and the Round)

Walkable to the farmers market, library and MAX; best if you want to leave the car parked.

Canyon Rd / Hwy 217 corridor

Chain hotels with free parking and quick freeway access; good for drivers.

NW 158th Ave / Greenbrier (near US 26)

Newer mid-range hotels, close to Nike and the tech corridor; car needed.

Washington Square area (south, near Tigard)

Mall-side hotels and more dining; MAX is not at the door, so plan on a bus or car.

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
$70–110 excl. bed
Mid
$120–200 excl. bed
High
$220+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Chain-hotel double room1 × 2 nights × US$150US$300
Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × US$140US$560
MAX from PDX to Beaverton Transit Center, one way2 × US$3 · checkUS$6
TriMet day pass2 × US$6 · checkUS$12
Rideshare, Beaverton to downtown Portland1 × US$30 · check; higher at peakUS$30
eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$20US$40
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeUS$95
Trip total≈ US$261 per person per day, bed includedUS$1,043

2026 estimate in US dollars; flights excluded. Prices are shown before sales tax. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Coffee$3–6
Food-cart meal at BG's Food Cartel$12–18
Fast-food burger meal$10–15
Sit-down dinner, mid-rangeAdd 18–22% tip and sales tax.$20–35
Beer, draught in a bar$6–9
TriMet single ride / day pass$3 / $6 (check)
Rideshare, 5 kmSurge pricing at peak.$12–20

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Beaverton is a low-risk suburb; the real annoyances are wet winter driving, rush-hour traffic and long, dark, poorly lit walk routes between malls and hotels. Use normal city sense around transit centres at night.
  • Rush hour on US 26 and Hwy 217 is slow; add 20–30 min to any drive toward Portland between about 07:00–09:00 and 16:00–18:30.
  • MAX and buses run less often late at night; check the last train before a late dinner in Portland.
  • Winter is wet and dark by 17:00; summer can hit the mid-30s °C for a few days.
  • Nike's campus is a corporate site, not a public attraction: no general visitor access.

Emergency numbers

Police, fire, ambulance
911

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Emergency

  • Police, fire, ambulance911

Embassy

No embassies in Beaverton; most are in Washington, DC, with consulates in Seattle or San Francisco. Check your country's list.

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • MAX, Beaverton Transit Center → downtown Portland: about $3, 30–40 min (check)
  • MAX, PDX airport → Beaverton Transit Center: about $3, about 1 h with a change (check)
  • Rideshare, Beaverton → downtown Portland: $25–40 (check)

Say or show

  • Thank you — Thank you
  • Excuse me — Excuse me
  • Where is the MAX station? — Where is the MAX station?
  • Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
  • To this address, please — To this address, please

Tipping is expected: 18–22% at sit-down restaurants, $1–2 a drink, 15–20% taxis.

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Beaverton. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: May–Sep, Sep–Oct · avoid Nov–Mar (wet, grey); occasional ice and snow in Jan–Feb · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 4 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 7 day-trips, door to door
  6. 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Airport-to-bed contract for PDX: last MAX Red Line departures field-checked, rideshare fallback, overnight rung.
  2. Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: Old Town and the Round, Cedar Hills Crossing, Washington Square, Tualatin Hills Nature Park.
  3. Place pages with verified cutoffs (Tualatin Hills Nature Park, Cooper Mountain, farmers market, Washington Square) and eat pages with last orders.
  4. Rush-hour and wet-weather fixtures so gates A–D can go green.

Meanwhile

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