Federal Way travel guide
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You're Going to Love Federal Way
With a population of 89.306, Federal Way is a must-see destination in Washington, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Federal Way has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Federal Way
Where to Eat in Federal Way
If you’re looking for affordable options, Verrazanos Italian Restaurant (28835 Pacific Hwy S) and Black Angus Steakhouse - Federal Way (2400 S 320th St) are great picks.
When to visit Federal Way
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Federal Way in July, when the average temperature is 64.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 75.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 33.8 °F, with an average temperature of 39.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 6.5″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Federal Way, with an average rainfall of 0.8″.
How to Get to Federal Way
Plane
When flying to Federal Way, you’ll arrive at Seattle/Tacoma Airport (SEA), which is located 14 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Federal Way include American Airlines, Air France and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Federal Way departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 37m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Federal Way. The train journey from Federal Way to Bellingham takes 2h 26m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about $27 for a 3h 07m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Federal Way is to pick up a car rental from Seattle, which is about 32 km from Federal Way. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Seattle.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Federal Way, including Amtrak, FlixBus and Bus. From Bellingham, the bus ride to Federal Way takes 217 km and will cost you around $38. From Victoria, the ticket costs about $127 for a journey of 266 km.
Airlines serving Federal Way
Where to stay in popular areas of Federal Way
Most booked hotels in Federal Way
Renting a car in Federal Way
Renting a car in Federal Way costs $58 per day, on average, or $173 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Federal Way.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Federal Way (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Federal Way is Full-size (Chevrolet Suburban or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium rental cars (Chevrolet Impala or similar) are, on average, 72% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Federal Way
Supplier choice
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$27/day
Economy
2 Adults, 2 Bags
$28/day