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.
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, Lucky You Lounge (1801 W Sunset Blvd) and The Melting Pot - Spokane (707 W Main Ave) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Spokane.
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″.
When flying to Spokane, you’ll arrive at Spokane Airport (GEG), which is located 6 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Spokane include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Finnair. The shortest domestic flight to Spokane departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 22m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Spokane. The train journey from Spokane to Everett takes 6h 42m and costs around $24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about $38 for a 7h 08m trip. The train station in Spokane is called Spokane, and is located 0.7 miles from the city center.
Another option to get to Spokane is to pick up a car rental from Kalispell, which is about 149 miles from Spokane. You’ll find branches of Budget and Turo, among others, in Kalispell.
You can travel by bus to Spokane using Bus or Amtrak.
Average rates range from around $153 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $107 and up for a 5-star experience.
Renting a car in Spokane costs $72 per day, on average, or $144 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 6 miles from the city center.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% cheaper than airport locations in Spokane.
Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Spokane is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa Note or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
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