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Major city · United States

Tigard

Spend a half‑day exploring downtown, parks and the mall; add a night only if you need a base for Portland‑area trips.

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Tigard is a small Oregon city of about 41 000 residents, well‑connected by I‑5, Highway 217 and Tri‑Met bus and WES rail. Its attractions – a wildlife refuge, a historic house, a theater and the Washington Square mall – fit comfortably in a few hours, so a day‑trip from Portland is enough unless you want to stay near the mall for shopping convenience.

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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
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Currency
USD
Best months
May–Oct (dry, warm)
avoid Nov–Apr (rainy, cooler)
Airport
PDX
Nights
0.5
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.

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

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

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

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

  • CoffeeCoffee at a café$3–$5
  • Budget bedComfort Inn or Best Western, a night, per roomUS$100
  • Mid-range bedComfort Inn or Best Western, a night, per roomUS$150
  • High-end bedComfort Inn or Best Western, a night, per roomUS$250

A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$70 · Mid US$120 · High US$200

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

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

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.

Washington Square mallTualatin River National Wildlife RefugeJohn Tigard House MuseumBroadway Rose Theatre
Airports
PDX Portland International Airport (Closest major airport, ~20 km (12 mi) north)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    8°C (46°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    10°C (50°F)

  3. Mar

    Avoid

    13°C (55°F)

  4. Apr

    Avoid

    16°C (61°F)

  5. May

    Best

    20°C (68°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    24°C (75°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    27°C (81°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    27°C (81°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    23°C (73°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    18°C (64°F)

  11. Nov

    Avoid

    12°C (54°F)

  12. Dec

    Avoid

    9°C (48°F)

Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Apr. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (27°C (81°F)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F) low), wettest Jan (13 rain days), driest Jul (5). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Tigard: next 7 days

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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 (46°F)

2°C (36°F)

13 rd

Feb

10°C (50°F)

3°C (37°F)

11 rd

Mar

13°C (55°F)

5°C (41°F)

9 rd

Apr

16°C (61°F)

8°C (46°F)

8 rd

May

20°C (68°F)

11°C (52°F)

7 rd

Jun

24°C (75°F)

14°C (57°F)

6 rd

Jul

27°C (81°F)

16°C (61°F)

5 rd

Aug

27°C (81°F)

16°C (61°F)

5 rd

Sep

23°C (73°F)

13°C (55°F)

6 rd

Oct

18°C (64°F)

9°C (48°F)

9 rd

Nov

12°C (54°F)

5°C (41°F)

11 rd

Dec

9°C (48°F)

3°C (37°F)

13 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

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

Getting around

Tri‑Met bus routes (12, 43, 45, 56, 62, 64, 76, 78, 93, 94) and the WES commuter rail stop at Tigard Transit Center. Car travel via I‑5, Highway 217 or Pacific Hwy is fast; parking is plentiful at the mall.

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Portland downtown

go

Door to door: 30 min

Tri‑Met MAX Red Line or car, ~20 min

Portland offers museums, restaurants and the Pearl District.

Lake Oswego

go

Door to door: 25 min

Car via I‑5/OR 217, ~15 min

Lake Oswego has a waterfront park and boutique shops.

McMinnville (Willamette Valley wine)

caution

Door to door: 1 h

Car on OR 99W, ~45 min

Check winery opening hours; many close early.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

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

Extended Stay America Portland – Tigard

Budget extended‑stay, near I‑5

Comfort Inn & Suites Tigard Near Washington Square

Mid‑range, adjacent to the mall

Best Western Plus Northwind Inn & Suites

Mid‑range, on Pacific Hwy

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

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–$120 excl. bed
Mid
$120–$200 excl. bed
High
$200+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Extended Stay or Motel 61 × 1 night × US$55US$55
Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × US$70US$70
Tri‑Met day pass (bus + MAX)1 × US$5 · checkUS$5
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeUS$13
Trip total≈ US$143 per person per day, bed includedUS$143

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2026 estimate in USD; flights and car rentals excluded.

Prices of common things

Coffee at a café$3–$5
Burger at Burgerville$8–$12
Sushi conveyor belt plate$2–$4 per plate
Parking at Washington Square (full day)check$10
Tri‑Met day passcheck$5

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Tigard is a low‑crime suburb; typical US city safety applies – keep valuables secure in cars and be aware of traffic on busy highways.
  • Last bus runs around midnight; plan return trips.
  • Parking at Washington Square can fill quickly on weekends.

Emergency numbers

Police / Fire / Ambulance
911

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Emergency

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Embassy

Honorary consulates only; nearest full consulates are in Portland.

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Portland Intl (PDX) → Tigard (taxi): about $45, 20 min (check)
  • Tri‑Met day pass: $5 for unlimited bus/MAX rides (check)

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Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

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 Tigard. 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–Oct (dry, warm) · avoid Nov–Apr (rainy, cooler) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 3 day-trips, door to door
  6. 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Add a night at a mid‑range hotel if you want to shop Washington Square after work hours.
  2. Use the WES train for a rail‑only day‑trip to Wilsonville and back.

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