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

Sandy travel guide

Sandy Tourism | Sandy Guide

You're Going to Love Sandy

With a population of 87.461, Sandy is a must-see destination in Utah, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Sandy has to offer.

Where to Eat in Sandy

If you’re looking for affordable options, Sunday's Best (10672 State St) and Scelto (849 E 9400 S) are great picks.

When to visit Sandy

Sandy in February
Estimated hotel price
$113
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sandy in February
Estimated hotel price
$113
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Sandy in July, when the average temperature is 60.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 71.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 12.2 °F, with an average temperature of 21.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 7.1″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Sandy, with an average rainfall of 1.5″.

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How to Get to Sandy

Plane

Although Sandy doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Salt Lake City Airport (SLC), which is located 27 km from Sandy. Salt Lake City Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Delta, Virgin Atlantic, KLM and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Sandy departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 24m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Sandy. The train journey from Sandy to Denver takes 14h 29m and costs around $57 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Sacramento, expect to pay about $64 for a 15h 32m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Sandy is to pick up a car rental from Salt Lake City, which is about 21 km from Sandy. You’ll find branches of Drive Rental Cars and Turo, among others, in Salt Lake City.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sandy, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From Denver, the bus ride to Sandy takes 982 km and will cost you around $105. From Albuquerque, the ticket costs about $210 for a journey of 2044 km.

Plane

Although Sandy doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Salt Lake City Airport (SLC), which is located 27 km from Sandy. Salt Lake City Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Delta, Virgin Atlantic, KLM and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Sandy departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 24m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Sandy. The train journey from Sandy to Denver takes 14h 29m and costs around $57 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Sacramento, expect to pay about $64 for a 15h 32m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Sandy is to pick up a car rental from Salt Lake City, which is about 21 km from Sandy. You’ll find branches of Drive Rental Cars and Turo, among others, in Salt Lake City.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sandy, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Bus. From Denver, the bus ride to Sandy takes 982 km and will cost you around $105. From Albuquerque, the ticket costs about $210 for a journey of 2044 km.

Airports near Sandy

SLCSalt Lake City
OGDOgden
PVUProvo

Airlines serving Sandy

KLM
Good (1,470 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,846 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,784 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,284 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,253 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,897 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,133 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,740 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,418 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,544 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,541 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (901 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,712 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,800 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,426 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,203 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,475 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (12,030 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,165 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sandy

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sandy - South Salt Lake City By IHG and Extended Stay America Select Suites - Salt Lake City - Sandy.

Where to stay in popular areas of Sandy

Most booked hotels in Sandy

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Courtyard by Marriott Salt Lake City Sandy
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 152 reviews)
$135+
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Hyatt House Salt Lake City/Sandy
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 436 reviews)
$148+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham South Jordan
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 951 reviews)
$94+
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Hilton Garden Inn Salt Lake City/Sandy
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 510 reviews)
$118+
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Hampton Inn Draper Salt Lake City
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 507 reviews)
$99+
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Best Western Plus Cotton Tree Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 787 reviews)
$103+
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Renting a car in Sandy

Renting a car in Sandy costs $45 per day, on average, or $180 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 40% cheaper than airport locations in Sandy.

Expect to pay $3.37 per gallon in Sandy (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.43 and $53.90. Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Sandy, while also 27% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Sandy costs $45 per day, on average, or $180 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 40% cheaper than airport locations in Sandy.

Expect to pay $3.37 per gallon in Sandy (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.43 and $53.90. Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Sandy, while also 27% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Sandy

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$34/day

Compact

Standard

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$36/day

Standard
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