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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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, Gander and Ryegrass (404 W Main Ave) and Mizuna Restaurant and Wine Bar (214 N Howard St) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Ruins (225 W Riverside Ave) and Lucky You Lounge (1801 W Sunset Blvd) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Spokane.

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 Air France, Aeromexico and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Spokane departs from Seattle and takes around 1h 08m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Spokane. The train journey from Spokane to Vancouver takes 7h 08m and costs around $59 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about $122 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 Dollar and Turo, among others, in Kalispell.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Spokane, including Bus, Amtrak and Greyhound.

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 Air France, Aeromexico and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Spokane departs from Seattle and takes around 1h 08m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Spokane. The train journey from Spokane to Vancouver takes 7h 08m and costs around $59 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about $122 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 Dollar and Turo, among others, in Kalispell.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Spokane, including Bus, Amtrak and Greyhound.

Airports near Spokane

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Airlines serving Spokane

KLM
Good (1,406 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,539 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,993 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,485 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,776 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,001 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,001 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,482 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,659 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,372 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,545 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,208 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,333 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,124 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (174 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,871 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,596 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,155 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,677 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,561 reviews)
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Where to stay in Spokane

Average rates range from around $125 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $124 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 $552 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Spokane are about 11% 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

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Spokane Tribe Resort and Casino
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 189 reviews)
$134+
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Davenport Hotel, Autograph Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 662 reviews)
$176+
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The Davenport Grand, Autograph Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1277 reviews)
$153+
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Tru by Hilton Spokane Valley
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 243 reviews)
$122+
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Ruby River Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1854 reviews)
$96+
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The Davenport Tower, Autograph Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1093 reviews)
$147+
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Renting a car in Spokane

Renting a car in Spokane costs $65 per day, on average, or $130 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 Budget 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 3% 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. Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Spokane, while also 56% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Spokane costs $65 per day, on average, or $130 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 Budget 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 3% 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. Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Spokane, while also 56% cheaper than other types, on average.

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$35/day

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