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If you’re not able to find a motel in John Day, let us help you find motels or similar properties from more than 17 lodging options in the area. Simply use our search tools to filter by nightly room rate or cost-effective amenities such as free breakfast and free airport transport.

When you stay at a motel, you’ll often find a free parking spot and an outdoor pool. With a stay at a motel, you’ll usually access your room from an outside corridor overlooking the car park. The word “motel” was coined in 1925 in San Luis Obispo, California by the owner of the Milestone Mo-Tel.

Enjoy nature with a stop at Malheur National Forest and John Day River. While you’re exploring the area, consider visiting Kam Wah Chung and Company Museum, Grant County Historical Museum and Grant County Ranch & Rodeo Museum.

Weather can make or break a road trip, so we’ve gathered some data about year-round temperatures in John Day to help you plan yours. The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 19°C, while the coldest months are December and January, with an average of -1°C. The snowiest months in John Day are January, February, March and April, with each month seeing an average of 22 cm of snowfall.