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

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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 57 km from Coeur d'Alene. Pullman Moscow Regional is the most popular, with regular flights from Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Air Tahiti Nui and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Coeur d'Alene departs from Seattle and takes around 1h 07m.

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 $110 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Emeryville, expect to pay about $235 for a 26h 36m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Coeur d'Alene is to pick up a car rental from Kalispell, which is about 192 km from Coeur d'Alene. You’ll find branches of Budget and Thrifty, among others, in Kalispell.

Bus

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

Plane

Although Coeur d'Alene doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Spokane Airport (GEG), which is located 57 km from Coeur d'Alene. Pullman Moscow Regional is the most popular, with regular flights from Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Air Tahiti Nui and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Coeur d'Alene departs from Seattle and takes around 1h 07m.

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 $110 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Emeryville, expect to pay about $235 for a 26h 36m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Coeur d'Alene is to pick up a car rental from Kalispell, which is about 192 km from Coeur d'Alene. You’ll find branches of Budget and Thrifty, among others, in Kalispell.

Bus

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

Airports near Coeur d'Alene

PUWPullman Moscow Regional
GEGSpokane
LWSLewiston Nez Perce Rgnl

Airlines serving Coeur d'Alene

KLM
Good (1,460 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,808 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,762 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,237 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,880 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,123 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,344 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,537 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,742 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,699 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,743 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,369 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,949 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (196 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,043 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,195 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,714 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,918 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,571 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (807 reviews)
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Where to stay in Coeur d'Alene

Average rates range from around $181 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $167 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 132% 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

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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Coeur d'Alene
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 286 reviews)
$161+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Coeur d' Alene
2 stars
Excellent (9.1, 626 reviews)
$131+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Coeur d`Alene
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1487 reviews)
$86+
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Hayden's Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 101 reviews)
$54+
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One Lakeside
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 125 reviews)
$136+
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Comfort Inn & Suites Coeur d'Alene
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1153 reviews)
$79+
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Renting a car in Coeur d'Alene

Renting a car in Coeur d'Alene costs $44 per day, on average, or $87 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 46% cheaper than airport locations in Coeur d'Alene.

Expect to pay $3.26 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 $39.07 and $52.09. The most frequently booked car type in Coeur d'Alene is Compact (Hyundai Kona or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Rio or similar) are, on average, 69% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Coeur d'Alene costs $44 per day, on average, or $87 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 46% cheaper than airport locations in Coeur d'Alene.

Expect to pay $3.26 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 $39.07 and $52.09. The most frequently booked car type in Coeur d'Alene is Compact (Hyundai Kona or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Rio or similar) are, on average, 69% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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