Rent a car in Redmond, Oregon to explore a city found at the heart of the Beaver State and its incredible landscapes. Redmond is on the doorstep of Smith Rock State Park and is the perfect base to explore the wider state – providing a unique blend of mountain adventure and urban living.

The city is known locally for its farmers markets, hiking and mountain biking by day, and collection of restaurants and microbreweries by night. We’ve got you covered for the trails and the streets, with our wide range of holiday car rentals, including rough and ready SUVs and stylish sedans, available to reserve online.

You can drive your Redmond car rental to nearby Bend in just 25 minutes, Eugene in two and a half hours and Portland in under three. For a longer road trip, Seattle is less than six hours away in a holiday or business car rental.

Start your adventure with hassle-free car rental in Redmond with Hertz today.

Redmond Locations

A Quick Guide to Redmond

Smith Rock State Park

Smith Rock State Park

Terrebonne, OR 97760, United States

The volcanic spires of Smith Rock provide a striking backdrop to a family walk, bike ride, pony trek or picnic. There’s also plenty of activities available to provide experienced hikers, climbers and thrill seekers with a challenge to sink their teeth into, including several thousand climbs and canyon walking.

Redmond Saturday Market

Redmond Saturday Market

9900 Willows Road Northeast, Redmond, WA 98052

The Redmond Saturday Market opens for the season in May and features a variety of vendors, from artisanal crafts to food produce. The market dates back to 1976 and it remains a unique gathering place for local farmers and artisans. Park your Redmond rental car and explore what’s on offer.

Redmond Caves

Redmond Caves

Southeast Airport Way, Redmon, OR 97756

Discover this community parkland that features five hidden caves that were created by lava flows thousands of years ago. Once used by Native Americans, these underground tracks are the perfect place to learn about the area’s history up close and enjoy a pleasant 

SCP Redmond Hotel

521 Southwest 6th Street, Redmond, OR 97756

The SCP puts wellness center stage for all guests, providing a gym, yoga studio and healthy meals, made with locally sourced ingredients. Expect minimalist décor in the modern rooms and panoramic roof terrace views from The Rooftop – the onsite restaurant that specializes in organic dishes.

Best Western Plus Rama Inn

2630 Southwest 17th Place, Redmond, OR 97756

Guests at Redmond Best Western branch come for the amazing pool, high speed internet and the always friendly service. This great value, comfy hotel is situated in a perfect position for sightseeing in Downtown, hiking trips at Cline Falls State Park and airport arrivals at Redmond Municipal.

Pronghorn Resort

65600 Pronghorn Club Drive, Bend, OR 97701

The Pronghorn is a 30-minute drive in your holiday car rental outside of Redmond – but it’s worth the journey. This hotel resort features an impressive two golf courses, two pools and a spa. Whatever activity you embark upon during your stay, expect to enjoy it with breathtaking views of the Cascade Mountains.

Carnaval Mexican Grill

343 Southwest 6th Street, Redmond, OR 97756

Carnaval is part of a growing community of forward-thinking Redmond restaurants. It deals in upscale takes on Mexican classics – think braised short ribs with charro beans, Chile-marinated pork and black beans and more mouthwatering dishes. The panache of the Latin American menu is matched by the bright, clean and modern interior.

One Street Down Cafe

124 Southwest 7th Redmond, OR 97756

For a family-friendly breakfast or lunch, enjoyed in a pleasant patio area, look no further than One Street Down. Their hearty dishes – pancakes, hashes and turkey reubens to name a few – and artisan coffee selection, made from scratch, will set you up perfectly for the day’s adventure.

Diego’s Spirited Kitchen

447 Southwest 6th Street, Redmond, OR 97756

This easygoing bar and restaurant is the perfect stop after a long day hiking or sightseeing in your Redmond car rental. Prepare for well-executed American and Mexican classics, from burgers to ceviche, as well as stacked platters for sharing. Diego’s friendly service keeps locals and tourists alike coming back for more.

Driving In and Around Redmond

  • 1685-1755 Northwest Canal Boulevard Parking (97756) is located near the Wal-Mart in the north of the city and is five-minute drive from Downtown Redmond.
  • Downtown Redmond has three official parking zones for your holiday car rental offering a total of 1,000 on-street parking spaces. There are also over 400 spaces available across private and public lots that are off-street.
  • Redmond Municipal Airport (97756) has more than 1,100 spaces, spread across two parking lots – offering convenient parking when you fly in and out of the city.

 

  • U.S. Route 97 (US-97) goes north to south through Redmond, connecting it to nearby Bend. To the north, the road joins Route 84 to the east of Portland.
  • Oregon Route 126 (OR-126) cuts through Redmond from east to west through to the Pacific coast. It joints US-20 in the west and travels to Eugene.
  • U.S. Route 26 (US-26) joins US-97 north of Redmond, in Madras. It can be followed north to Portland and runs east as far as Boise.

 

How to Get From Redmond Municipal Airport to Bend

It takes around 25 minutes to drive the 17 miles from Redmond Municipal Airport to Bend in your holiday car rental.

  1. Leave our holiday car rental lot and turn northeast on Jesse Butler Circular.
  2. Head towards Southeast Salmon Avenue.
  3. Turn left onto South Airport Way.
  4. Take a left on the slip road toward Bend.
  5. Merge with US-97, southbound.
  6. Follow for 14 miles until you reach Downtown Bend.

 

How to Get From Redmond to Portland

If you’re looking for a big city with an independent spirit, Portland is just a few hours away in your Redmond car rental. Leave Redmond by taking US-97 north for 28 miles, until it meets US-26 at Madras. Take this northwest for 122 miles, all the way to Portland.