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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.
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.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- 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
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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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Beaverton911 ▾
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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 Beaverton, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyBeaverton is a low-risk suburb; the real annoyances are wet winter driving, rush-hour traffic and long, dark…
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportPDX Portland International (MAX Red Line runs to Beaverton Transit Center with a change; about 1 h.
- Getting aroundTriMet MAX Blue Line links Beaverton Transit Center with downtown Portland and Hillsboro; the Red Line continues to the airport.
Cost cheat-sheet
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
- Beerdraught in a bar$6–9
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Rideshare, 5 km (3.1 mi)Rideshare, 3.1 mi (5 km)Surge 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 →
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.
- 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.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Feb
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Mar
Avoid
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Apr
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
May
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jun
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jul
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Aug
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Sep
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Oct
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Nov
Avoid
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Dec
Avoid
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Dec (19 rain days), driest Jul (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Beaverton: 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)46°F (8°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
18 rd
Feb
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
15 rd
Mar
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
17 rd
Apr
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
15 rd
May
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
12 rd
Jun
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
8 rd
Jul
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
4 rd
Aug
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
4 rd
Sep
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
7 rd
Oct
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
13 rd
Nov
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
18 rd
Dec
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
19 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
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 & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Portland (downtown)
goDoor 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
goDoor 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
cautionDoor 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
cautionDoor to door: About 40–55 min
Car via I-205, or MAX plus bus
Historic mill town and waterfalls; better with a car.
Wilsonville
cautionDoor to door: About 30 min
WES commuter rail from Beaverton Transit Center (weekdays)
Weekday-only service; check the timetable before you go.
Lake Oswego
cautionDoor 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
skipDoor to door: About 15–25 min
Route 52 or 57 bus
Residential suburb with no sights of its own.
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.
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.
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
- Budget
- $70–110 excl. bed
- Mid
- $120–200 excl. bed
- High
- $220+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Chain-hotel double room1 × 2 nights × US$150 | US$300 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × US$140 | US$560 |
| MAX from PDX to Beaverton Transit Center, one way2 × US$3 · check | US$6 |
| TriMet day pass2 × US$6 · check | US$12 |
| Rideshare, Beaverton to downtown Portland1 × US$30 · check; higher at peak | US$30 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$20 | US$40 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$95 |
| Trip total≈ US$261 per person per day, bed included | US$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
- 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.Rush hour on US 26 and Hwy 217 is slow; add 20–30 min to any drive toward Portland between about 7:00 AM–9:00 AM and 4:00 PM–6:30 PM.
- 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.Winter is wet and dark by 5:00 PM; 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
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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 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 Beaverton. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Sep, Sep–Oct · avoid Nov–Mar (wet, grey); occasional ice and snow in Jan–Feb · month by month →
- 1 airport and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 7 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for PDX: last MAX Red Line departures field-checked, rideshare fallback, overnight rung.
- Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: Old Town and the Round, Cedar Hills Crossing, Washington Square, Tualatin Hills Nature Park.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (Tualatin Hills Nature Park, Cooper Mountain, farmers market, Washington Square) and eat pages with last orders.
- Rush-hour and wet-weather fixtures so gates A–D can go green.
Sources
- officialCity of Beaverton
- officialWashington County Visitors Association
- officialTriMet
- secondaryWikivoyage: Beaverton, revision 5334890 (CC BY-SA 4.0)