Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Coeur d'Alene travel guide

Coeur d'Alene Tourism | Coeur d'Alene Guide

You're Going to Love Coeur d'Alene

With a population of 44,137, Coeur d'Alene is a must-see destination in Idaho, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Coeur d'Alene deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Coeur d'Alene

If you’re looking for affordable options, Anthony's - Coeur D'Alene (1926 W Riverstone Dr) and Ten/6 (1705 N Government Way) are great picks.

When to visit Coeur d'Alene

Coeur d'Alene in December
Estimated hotel price
$108
1 night at 3-star hotel
Coeur d'Alene in December
Estimated hotel price
$108
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Coeur d'Alene 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 January, when it can get as cold as 23 °F, with an average temperature of 28.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 3.6″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Coeur d'Alene, with an average rainfall of 0.7″.

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How to Get to Coeur d'Alene

Plane

Although Coeur d'Alene doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Spokane Airport (GEG), which is located 35 miles from Coeur d'Alene. Pullman Moscow Regional is the most popular, with regular flights from Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Air Tahiti Nui and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Coeur d'Alene departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 20m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Coeur d'Alene. The train journey from Coeur d'Alene to Seattle takes 14h 22m and costs around $130 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Van Nuys, expect to pay about $157 for a 37h 59m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Coeur d'Alene is to pick up a car rental from Kalispell, which is about 120 miles from Coeur d'Alene. You’ll find branches of Budget and Payless, among others, in Kalispell.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Coeur d'Alene using Amtrak or Bus.

Plane

Although Coeur d'Alene doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Spokane Airport (GEG), which is located 35 miles from Coeur d'Alene. Pullman Moscow Regional is the most popular, with regular flights from Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Air Tahiti Nui and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Coeur d'Alene departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 20m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Coeur d'Alene. The train journey from Coeur d'Alene to Seattle takes 14h 22m and costs around $130 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Van Nuys, expect to pay about $157 for a 37h 59m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Coeur d'Alene is to pick up a car rental from Kalispell, which is about 120 miles from Coeur d'Alene. You’ll find branches of Budget and Payless, among others, in Kalispell.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Coeur d'Alene using Amtrak or Bus.

Airports near Coeur d'Alene

Airlines serving Coeur d'Alene

KLM
Good (1,450 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,769 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,719 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,163 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,867 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,106 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,245 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,678 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,697 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,357 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,848 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (192 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,054 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,701 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,188 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,917 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,578 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (803 reviews)
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Where to stay in Coeur d'Alene

Average rates range from around $184 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $110 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn & Suites Coeur d' Alene and Baymont by Wyndham Coeur D Alene. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Coeur d'Alene, with prices from $23 to $370 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Coeur d'Alene are about 124% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Coeur d'Alene by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Coeur d'Alene

Most booked hotels in Coeur d'Alene

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Coeur d'Alene
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 286 reviews)
$153+
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Coeur d`Alene
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1485 reviews)
$86+
Hayden's Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 101 reviews)
$54+
One Lakeside
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 125 reviews)
$138+
Best Western Plus Coeur d'Alene Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 606 reviews)
$104+
Comfort Inn & Suites Coeur d'Alene
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1154 reviews)
$88+

Renting a car in Coeur d'Alene

Renting a car in Coeur d'Alene costs $45 per day, on average, or $90 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 32% cheaper than airport locations in Coeur d'Alene.

Expect to pay $3.22 per gallon in Coeur d'Alene (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $38.61 and $51.48. The most frequently booked car type in Coeur d'Alene is Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Rio or similar) are, on average, 71% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Coeur d'Alene costs $45 per day, on average, or $90 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 32% cheaper than airport locations in Coeur d'Alene.

Expect to pay $3.22 per gallon in Coeur d'Alene (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $38.61 and $51.48. The most frequently booked car type in Coeur d'Alene is Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Rio or similar) are, on average, 71% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.