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
$120
1 night at 3-star hotel
Spokane in January
Estimated hotel price
$120
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 American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Finnair. The shortest domestic flight to Spokane departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 15m.

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 Seattle, expect to pay about $43 for a 7h 42m 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 Turo and Dollar, among others, in Kalispell.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Spokane using Amtrak or Bus. From Everett, the bus ride to Spokane takes 380 miles and will cost you around $130. From Seattle, the ticket costs about $99 for a journey of 460 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 American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Finnair. The shortest domestic flight to Spokane departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 15m.

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 Seattle, expect to pay about $43 for a 7h 42m 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 Turo and Dollar, among others, in Kalispell.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Spokane using Amtrak or Bus. From Everett, the bus ride to Spokane takes 380 miles and will cost you around $130. From Seattle, the ticket costs about $99 for a journey of 460 miles.

Airports near Spokane

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Airlines serving Spokane

Lufthansa
Good (7,409 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,367 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,961 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,925 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,925 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,622 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,157 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,897 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,367 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,174 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (166 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,559 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,849 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,140 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,729 reviews)
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Where to stay in Spokane

Average rates range from around $127 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $111 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 7% 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, 168 reviews)
$134+
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The Davenport Grand, Autograph Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1263 reviews)
$162+
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Davenport Hotel, Autograph Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 652 reviews)
$176+
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Tru by Hilton Spokane Valley
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 238 reviews)
$127+
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Ruby River Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1837 reviews)
$103+
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The Davenport Tower, Autograph Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1091 reviews)
$158+
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Renting a car in Spokane

Renting a car in Spokane costs $63 per day, on average, or $127 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Alamo, Thrifty and Enterprise Rent-A-Car 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 18% cheaper than airport locations in Spokane.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93. Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Spokane, while also 57% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Spokane costs $63 per day, on average, or $127 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Alamo, Thrifty and Enterprise Rent-A-Car 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 18% cheaper than airport locations in Spokane.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93. Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Spokane, while also 57% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Spokane

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5 Adults, 3 Bags

$46/day

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$46/day

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