Sandpoint travel guide

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You're Going to Love Sandpoint

With a population of 7 365, Sandpoint is a must-see destination in Idaho, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Sandpoint deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Sandpoint

If you’re looking for affordable options, Trinity at City Beach (58 Bridge St) and The Idaho Club (151 Clubhouse Way) are great picks.

When to visit Sandpoint

Sandpoint in January
Estimated hotel price
$102
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sandpoint in January
Estimated hotel price
$102
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Sandpoint in July, when the average temperature is 64.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 19.4 °F, with an average temperature of 26.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 4.3″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Sandpoint, with an average rainfall of 0.4″.

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How to Get to Sandpoint

Plane

Although Sandpoint doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Spokane Airport (GEG), which is located 103 km from Sandpoint. Airlines that fly from the United States to Sandpoint include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Finnair. The shortest domestic flight to Sandpoint departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 22m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Sandpoint. The train journey from Sandpoint to Vancouver takes 7h 08m and costs around $40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Seattle, expect to pay about $27 for a 7h 42m trip. The train station in Sandpoint is called Sandpoint, and is located 0.6 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Sandpoint is to pick up a car rental from Spokane, which is about 95 km from Sandpoint. You’ll find branches of High River Rentals and Turo, among others, in Spokane.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Sandpoint using Amtrak or Bus.

Plane

Although Sandpoint doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Spokane Airport (GEG), which is located 103 km from Sandpoint. Airlines that fly from the United States to Sandpoint include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Finnair. The shortest domestic flight to Sandpoint departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 22m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Sandpoint. The train journey from Sandpoint to Vancouver takes 7h 08m and costs around $40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Seattle, expect to pay about $27 for a 7h 42m trip. The train station in Sandpoint is called Sandpoint, and is located 0.6 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Sandpoint is to pick up a car rental from Spokane, which is about 95 km from Sandpoint. You’ll find branches of High River Rentals and Turo, among others, in Spokane.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Sandpoint using Amtrak or Bus.

Airports near Sandpoint

Airlines serving Sandpoint

Lufthansa
Good (4,604 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,444 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,590 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,547 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,922 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,709 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,505 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (775 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (959 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (49 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (814 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (769 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (605 reviews)
Icelandair
Good (267 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (537 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Sandpoint

Most booked hotels in Sandpoint

Talus Rock Retreat
4 stars
Excellent (9.2, 70 reviews)
$164+
Best Western Plus Ponderay Mountain Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 201 reviews)
$134+
Hotel Ruby Ponderay/Sandpoint
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 390 reviews)
$119+
Cedar Street Hotel & Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8, 958 reviews)
$133+
Best Western Edgewater Resort
3 stars
Good (7.4, 267 reviews)
$141+
Fairbridge Inn & Suites Sandpoint
3 stars
Good (7.1, 183 reviews)
$84+

Renting a car in Sandpoint

Renting a car in Sandpoint costs $53 per day, on average, or $106 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 31% cheaper than airport locations in Sandpoint.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Sandpoint (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.

Renting a car in Sandpoint costs $53 per day, on average, or $106 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 31% cheaper than airport locations in Sandpoint.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Sandpoint (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.