Sandy travel guide

Sandy Tourism | Sandy Guide

You're Going to Love Sandy

With a population of 87,461, Sandy is a must-see destination in Utah, 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 Sandy has to offer.

Where to Eat in Sandy

If you’re looking for affordable options, Carvers Steaks and Seafood - Sandy (10720 South Holiday Park Drive 160 West) and Sunday's Best (10672 State St) are great picks.

When to visit Sandy

Sandy in December
Estimated hotel price
$106
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sandy in December
Estimated hotel price
$106
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Sandy in July, when the average temperature is 60.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 71.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 12.2 °F, with an average temperature of 21.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 7.1″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Sandy, with an average rainfall of 1.5″.

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How to Get to Sandy

Plane

Although Sandy doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Salt Lake City Airport (SLC), which is located 27 km from Sandy. Salt Lake City Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air France, Aeromexico, Avianca and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Sandy departs from Denver and takes around 1h 29m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Sandy. The train journey from Sandy to Reno takes 10h 18m and costs around $63 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Denver, expect to pay about $52 for a 14h 29m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Sandy is to pick up a car rental from Salt Lake City, which is about 21 km from Sandy. You’ll find branches of NU Car and Hertz, among others, in Salt Lake City.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Sandy using Bus or Greyhound. From Boise, the bus ride to Sandy takes 724 km and will cost you around $136. From Las Vegas, the ticket costs about $286 for a journey of 732 km.

Plane

Although Sandy doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Salt Lake City Airport (SLC), which is located 27 km from Sandy. Salt Lake City Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air France, Aeromexico, Avianca and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Sandy departs from Denver and takes around 1h 29m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Sandy. The train journey from Sandy to Reno takes 10h 18m and costs around $63 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Denver, expect to pay about $52 for a 14h 29m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Sandy is to pick up a car rental from Salt Lake City, which is about 21 km from Sandy. You’ll find branches of NU Car and Hertz, among others, in Salt Lake City.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Sandy using Bus or Greyhound. From Boise, the bus ride to Sandy takes 724 km and will cost you around $136. From Las Vegas, the ticket costs about $286 for a journey of 732 km.

Airports near Sandy

Airlines serving Sandy

Lufthansa
Good (4,682 reviews)
KLM
Good (840 reviews)
SWISS
Good (952 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,650 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,239 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,576 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,110 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,420 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,992 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,018 reviews)
Finnair
Good (860 reviews)
LOT
Good (678 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (931 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,170 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (840 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,775 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (534 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Sandy

Most booked hotels in Sandy

Hyatt House Salt Lake City/Sandy
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 371 reviews)
$163+
Courtyard by Marriott Salt Lake City Cottonwood
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 187 reviews)
$158+
Hampton Inn Draper Salt Lake City Ut
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 564 reviews)
$121+
Best Western Plus Cotton Tree Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 437 reviews)
$138+
Hilton Garden Inn Salt Lake City/Sandy
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 136 reviews)
$157+
Hampton Inn Salt Lake City/Sandy
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 254 reviews)
$117+

Renting a car in Sandy

Renting a car in Sandy costs $56 per day, on average, or $167 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 8% cheaper than airport locations in Sandy.

Expect to pay $3.82 per gallon in Sandy (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $45.88 and $61.17. The most frequently booked car type in Sandy is Full-size (GMC Yukon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Ford Escape or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Sandy costs $56 per day, on average, or $167 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 8% cheaper than airport locations in Sandy.

Expect to pay $3.82 per gallon in Sandy (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $45.88 and $61.17. The most frequently booked car type in Sandy is Full-size (GMC Yukon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Ford Escape or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.