Tukwila travel guide
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You're Going to Love Tukwila
With a population of 19’107, Tukwila is a must-see destination in Washington, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Tukwila deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Tukwila
If you’re looking for affordable options, Basil's Seattle Restaurant & Lounge (15920 West Valley Highway) and BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Southcenter Mall (1159 Southcenter Mall) are great picks.
When to visit Tukwila
How to Get to Tukwila
Plane
When flying to Tukwila, you’ll arrive at Seattle/Tacoma Airport (SEA), which is located 5 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Tukwila include American Airlines, Air France and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Tukwila departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 37m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Tukwila. The train journey from Tukwila 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. The train station in Tukwila is called Tukwila, and is located 2.1 km from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Tukwila is to pick up a car rental from Seattle, which is about 17 km from Tukwila. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Seattle.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Tukwila, including Amtrak, FlixBus and Bus. From Bellingham, the bus ride to Tukwila takes 217 km and will cost you around $38. From Victoria, the ticket costs about $127 for a journey of 266 km.
Airlines serving Tukwila
Where to stay in Tukwila
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn Seattle/Southcenter and Extended Stay America Suites - Seattle - Tukwila.
Where to stay in popular areas of Tukwila
Most booked hotels in Tukwila
Renting a car in Tukwila
Renting a car in Tukwila costs $44 per day, on average, or $87 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 33% cheaper than airport locations in Tukwila.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Tukwila (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. Intermediate (Mazda CX-5 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Tukwila, while also 15% cheaper than other types, on average.