Oregon is a magical place full of beautiful landscapes, interesting people and amazing cuisines. One of the few destinations in the world where you can surf and ski in the same day, what better way to experience Oregon than to take a road trip about the state. Rent a car from Hertz and begin your exploration in Oregon, USA.
As one of the most popular road trip routes in Oregon, the Oregon Coast provides the perfect coast-hugging drive for travellers. Take your rental car down Oregon Highway 101 for a peaceful and relaxing drive. Travel down south along the Oregon coast in your rental car from Tillamook to Newport to Coos Bay. Notable destinations along the way include Cannon Beach, Florence and Brookings. Highlights of the road trip include Oregon’s Florence Sand Dunes, Ecola State Park and Bandon By The Sea. Weary travellers worry not, as there are accommodations readily available along the drive to house you for the night. From lodges to hotels, all your needs will be taken care of. Pull your rental car over for a quick bite of true Oregon flavour at the numerous eateries and shacks along the way. Recommended bars and restaurants include the Pelican Brewery, Fort George Brewery and Local Ocean Seafoods.
The Cascades is also a pretty iconic destination for road trips in Oregon, USA. Oregon’s Cascade Range isn’t the highest in the country, but hidden in the lush fur of these slopes are the most beautiful waterfalls. Some of the most scenic lakes are nestled among the trees too. Drive your rental car down the US-26, or Highway 138 along Crater Lake Rim Road to enjoy these sights. Take your rental car down to Oregon’s Mount Hood and Crater Lake to experience true unspoiled landscape. Other famed landmarks include Jefferson Park, Marion Falls, Clear Lake and the Three Sisters Wilderness. Following your jaunt about the mountain range, take your rental car out to Oregon’s Willamette Valley. A highlight of your road trip, this quaint Oregon vineyard boasts some of the best Pinot Noirs in the world.
Next, consider taking your rental car on a unique Eastern Oregon Road Trip. Instead of sunny beaches and coniferous forests, you’ll be in awe of the Western side of Oregon, full of desert-scapes and hazy mountains. The US-26 AND Steens Mountain Road will take you and your rental car through Eastern Oregon. From the Columbia River Gorge to Hell’s Canyon to Burns to Steens Mountain, it’s no wonder that this is a heaven for nature buffs. Smith Rock offers some of the best rock climbing challenges in the US, and the Oregon Alps are perfect for skiing and hiking. Alvord Desert is known as one of the best hidden gems of Oregon and is a must-visit on your Oregon road trip.
Oregon is a beautiful state and it’s best explored by rental car. With its stunning landscapes, you won’t regret it.
