With a population of 18,174, Ellensburg is a must-see destination in Washington, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Ellensburg to see all of its attractions.
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Huntsman Tavern (307 N Pearl St) and Canyon River Grill (14706 State Route 821) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Ellensburg in July, when the average temperature is 68 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 15.8 °F, with an average temperature of 24.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 1.5″. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Ellensburg, with an average rainfall of 0.2″.
Although Ellensburg doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Pasco Tri Cities (PSC), which is located 85 miles from Ellensburg. Pasco Tri Cities is the most popular, with regular flights from United Airlines, Air France, Aeromexico and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Ellensburg departs from Los Angeles and takes around 2h 39m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Ellensburg. The train journey from Ellensburg to Vancouver takes 3h 07m and costs around $27 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about $29 for a 3h 07m trip.
Another option to get to Ellensburg is to pick up a car rental from Seattle, which is about 94 miles from Ellensburg. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in Seattle.
You can travel by bus to Ellensburg using Quick Shuttle or Amtrak. From Bellingham, the bus ride to Ellensburg takes 135 miles and will cost you around $42. From Richmond, the ticket costs about $110 for a journey of 190 miles.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn Ellensburg and Best Western Plus Ellensburg Hotel.
Renting a car in Ellensburg costs $94 per day, on average.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 35% more expensive than at Seattle/Tacoma Intl.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Ellensburg (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. Standard (Chevrolet Colorado or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Ellensburg, while also 3% cheaper than other types, on average.