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Voykit pocket guide · 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.
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.
- Country
- United States
- Best months
- May–Oct (dry, warm)
- Avoid
- Nov–Apr (rainy, cooler)
- Stay
- 0.5 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- USD
- Money
- Currency is the US dollar (USD, $). Cards and phone payments work almost everywhere; carry a little cash for tips and small vendors.
- Daily spend
- Budget $70–$120 excl. bed · Mid $120–$200 excl. bed · High $200+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.
- Emergency
- Police / Fire / Ambulance 911
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 120 V · 60 Hz · Chargers are dual-voltage; hair dryers and straighteners from 230 V countries need a converter.
- Tipping
- Sit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.; Bar: US$1–2 per drink or 20% of the tab.; Taxi / ride-hailing: 15–20%, in the app.; Hotel housekeeping: US$3–5 a night.; Porter / valet: US$2–5 per bag or car.; Tour guide: US$10–20 per person for a day tour.; Counter service / tablet prompts: Optional; 0–15%.
- Water
- Tap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.
- Toilets
- Free public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations. Rest areas on highways are free.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| 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) | $10 |
| Tri‑Met day pass | $5 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- PDX · Portland International Airport
- Closest major airport, ~20 km (12 mi) northClosest major airport, ~12 mi (20 km) north
Typical fares
- Portland Intl (PDX) → Tigard (taxi)
- about $45, 20 min (check)
- Tri‑Met day pass
- $5 for unlimited bus/MAX rides (check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get 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 and do
Known for
- Washington Square mall
- Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge
- John Tigard House Museum
- Broadway Rose Theatre
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Portland downtown | Tri‑Met MAX Red Line or car, ~20 min | 30 min |
| Lake Oswego | Car via I‑5/OR 217, ~15 min | 25 min |
| McMinnville (Willamette Valley wine) | Car on OR 99W, ~45 min | 1 h |
Sleep
- 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
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Excuse meExcuse me |
| Thank you | Thank youThank you |
| How much is it? | How much is it?How much is it? |
| Where is the restroom? | Where is the restroom?Where is the restroom? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake and 'hi, how are you?' — reply 'good, thanks'; avoid: Treating the question as a real health enquiry
- Restaurants: Tip 18–22% and wait for the check; avoid: Leaving without tipping
- Personal space: Keep an arm's length in queues; avoid: Standing close to strangers
- Politics and religion: Listen more than you speak; avoid: Opening with hot-button topics
- Smoking: Smoke only in marked areas; avoid: Smoking near doors or in parks where banned
Scams and watch-outs
- Last bus runs around midnight; plan return trips.
- Parking at Washington Square can fill quickly on weekends.
Tigard is a low‑crime suburb; typical US city safety applies – keep valuables secure in cars and be aware of traffic on busy highways.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Tigard yet. Suggested stay: 0.5 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Washington Square mall
- Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge
- John Tigard House Museum
- Broadway Rose Theatre
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Tigard, revision 5309228 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5309228
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Tigard
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Honorary consulates only; nearest full consulates are in Portland.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/tigard). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.