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

Spokane travel guide

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You're Going to Love Spokane

With a population of 208,916, Spokane is a must-see destination in Washington, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Spokane deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Where to Eat in Spokane

If you’re looking for affordable options, Clinkerdagger (621 W Mallon Avenue) and Sorella (1122 W Summit Pkwy) are great picks.

When to visit Spokane

Spokane in January
Estimated hotel price
$121
1 night at 3-star hotel
Spokane in January
Estimated hotel price
$121
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Spokane 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 December, when it can get as cold as 23 °F, with an average temperature of 26.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 2.3″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Spokane, with an average rainfall of 0.6″.

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How to Get to Spokane

Plane

When flying to Spokane, you’ll arrive at Spokane Airport (GEG), which is located 6 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Spokane include Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Spokane departs from Seattle and takes around 1h 04m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Spokane. The train journey from Spokane to Vancouver takes 7h 08m and costs around $72 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about $227 for a 37h 39m trip. The train station in Spokane is called Spokane, and is located 0.7 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Spokane is to pick up a car rental from Kalispell, which is about 149 miles from Spokane. You’ll find branches of Avis and Budget, among others, in Kalispell.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Spokane, including Amtrak, Bus and Greyhound. From Seattle, the bus ride to Spokane takes 335 miles and will cost you around $100. From Everett, the ticket costs about $130 for a journey of 380 miles.

Plane

When flying to Spokane, you’ll arrive at Spokane Airport (GEG), which is located 6 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Spokane include Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Spokane departs from Seattle and takes around 1h 04m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Spokane. The train journey from Spokane to Vancouver takes 7h 08m and costs around $72 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about $227 for a 37h 39m trip. The train station in Spokane is called Spokane, and is located 0.7 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Spokane is to pick up a car rental from Kalispell, which is about 149 miles from Spokane. You’ll find branches of Avis and Budget, among others, in Kalispell.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Spokane, including Amtrak, Bus and Greyhound. From Seattle, the bus ride to Spokane takes 335 miles and will cost you around $100. From Everett, the ticket costs about $130 for a journey of 380 miles.

Airlines serving Spokane

KLM
Good (1,428 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,612 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,557 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,011 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,800 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,039 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,678 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,063 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,500 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,500 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,591 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,396 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,891 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (178 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,092 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,638 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,177 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,653 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,558 reviews)
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Where to stay in Spokane

Average rates range from around $111 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $109 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include MainStay Suites Spokane Airport and Best Western Plus Spokane North. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Spokane, with prices from $48 to $550 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Spokane are about 14% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Spokane by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Spokane

Most booked hotels in Spokane

Spokane Tribe Resort and Casino
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 207 reviews)
$138+
The Davenport Grand, Autograph Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1285 reviews)
$130+
Davenport Hotel, Autograph Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 668 reviews)
$167+
Tru by Hilton Spokane Valley
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 245 reviews)
$114+
Ruby River Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1871 reviews)
$96+
The Davenport Tower, Autograph Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1099 reviews)
$130+

Renting a car in Spokane

Renting a car in Spokane costs $57 per day, on average, or $113 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Alamo, Thrifty and Budget are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Spokane is the Avis branch at 9000 West Airport Drive, which is 5 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Spokane.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Spokane (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Spokane is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 49% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Spokane costs $57 per day, on average, or $113 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Alamo, Thrifty and Budget are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Spokane is the Avis branch at 9000 West Airport Drive, which is 5 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Spokane.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Spokane (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Spokane is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 49% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.