Spokane travel guide

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You're Going to Love Spokane

With a population of 208.916, Spokane is a must-see destination in Washington, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Spokane deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Spokane

If you’re looking for affordable options, Churchill's Steakhouse (165 S Post St) and Gander and Ryegrass (404 W Main Ave) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Ruins (225 W Riverside Ave) and Lucky You Lounge (1801 W Sunset Blvd) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Spokane.

When to visit Spokane

Spokane in December
Estimated hotel price
$119
1 night at 3-star hotel
Spokane in December
Estimated hotel price
$119
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Spokane in July, when the average temperature is 69.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is December, when it can get as cold as 23 °F, with an average temperature of 26.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 2.3″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Spokane, with an average rainfall of 0.6″.

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How to Get to Spokane

Plane

When flying to Spokane, you’ll arrive at Spokane Airport (GEG), which is located 9 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Spokane include American Airlines, Aeromexico and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Spokane departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 22m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Spokane. The train station in Spokane is called Spokane, and is located 1.1 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Spokane is to pick up a car rental from Kalispell, which is about 240 km from Spokane. You’ll find branches of Budget and Hertz, among others, in Kalispell.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Spokane using Amtrak or Bus. From Lewiston, the bus ride to Spokane takes 241 km and will cost you around $64. From Seattle, the ticket costs about $94 for a journey of 499 km.

Plane

When flying to Spokane, you’ll arrive at Spokane Airport (GEG), which is located 9 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Spokane include American Airlines, Aeromexico and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Spokane departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 22m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Spokane. The train station in Spokane is called Spokane, and is located 1.1 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Spokane is to pick up a car rental from Kalispell, which is about 240 km from Spokane. You’ll find branches of Budget and Hertz, among others, in Kalispell.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Spokane using Amtrak or Bus. From Lewiston, the bus ride to Spokane takes 241 km and will cost you around $64. From Seattle, the ticket costs about $94 for a journey of 499 km.

Airlines serving Spokane

Lufthansa
Good (4,695 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,593 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,587 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,431 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,969 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,964 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (926 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,725 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (728 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (770 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (973 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (57 reviews)
China Southern
Excellent (32 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (814 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (777 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (613 reviews)
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Where to stay in Spokane

Average rates range from around $150 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $111 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Spokane

Most booked hotels in Spokane

The Davenport Grand, Autograph Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1082 reviews)
$179+
Tru By Hilton Spokane Valley, Wa
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 262 reviews)
$170+
Centennial Hotel Spokane
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1613 reviews)
$140+
The Davenport Tower, Autograph Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 624 reviews)
$178+
Ramada by Wyndham Spokane Airport
3 stars
Good (7.8, 1514 reviews)
$167+
Stratford Suites
2 stars
Good (7.6, 199 reviews)
$158+

Renting a car in Spokane

Renting a car in Spokane costs $74 per day, on average, or $147 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Alamo, Thrifty and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Spokane is the Thrifty branch at 9000 West Airport Drive, which is 9 km from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Spokane.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Spokane (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. Compact (Nissan Versa Note or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Spokane, while also 63% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Spokane costs $74 per day, on average, or $147 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Alamo, Thrifty and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Spokane is the Thrifty branch at 9000 West Airport Drive, which is 9 km from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Spokane.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Spokane (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. Compact (Nissan Versa Note or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Spokane, while also 63% cheaper than other types, on average.