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
$111
1 night at 3-star hotel
Coeur d'Alene in December
Estimated hotel price
$111
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 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.

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 Dollar, 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 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.

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 Dollar, 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 (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,653 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,011 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,615 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,818 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,057 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,114 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,690 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,513 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,555 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,624 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,528 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,069 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (181 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,895 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,662 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,185 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,625 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,559 reviews)
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Where to stay in Coeur d'Alene

Average rates range from around $204 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $219 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 $289 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 107% 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

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Hampton Inn & Suites Coeur d' Alene
2 stars
Excellent (9, 618 reviews)
$114+
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Staybridge Suites Coeur D'alene By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 478 reviews)
$96+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Coeur D Alene I-90 Exit 11 By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 458 reviews)
$90+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Coeur d`Alene
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1466 reviews)
$96+
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Hayden's Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 99 reviews)
$54+
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Comfort Inn & Suites Coeur d'Alene
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1138 reviews)
$80+
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Renting a car in Coeur d'Alene

Renting a car in Coeur d'Alene costs $42 per day, on average, or $84 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 37% 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 Full-size (Jeep Wrangler Unlimited or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Kona or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Coeur d'Alene costs $42 per day, on average, or $84 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 37% 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 Full-size (Jeep Wrangler Unlimited or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Kona or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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