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 Air France, Aeromexico and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Spokane departs from Seattle and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Spokane. The train journey from Spokane to Vancouver takes 7h 08m and costs around $110 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 Budget, among others, in Kalispell.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Spokane, including Amtrak, Greyhound and Bus. From Everett, the bus ride to Spokane takes 380 miles and will cost you around $130. From Portland, the ticket costs about $42 for a journey of 400 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 Air France, Aeromexico and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Spokane departs from Seattle and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Spokane. The train journey from Spokane to Vancouver takes 7h 08m and costs around $110 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 Budget, among others, in Kalispell.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Spokane, including Amtrak, Greyhound and Bus. From Everett, the bus ride to Spokane takes 380 miles and will cost you around $130. From Portland, the ticket costs about $42 for a journey of 400 miles.

Airports near Spokane

PUWPullman Moscow Regional
GEGSpokane
LWSLewiston Nez Perce Rgnl

Airlines serving Spokane

KLM
Good (1,410 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,570 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,009 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,513 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,784 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,016 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,009 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,486 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,443 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,573 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,281 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,113 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (177 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,874 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,610 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,163 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,672 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,563 reviews)
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Where to stay in Spokane

Average rates range from around $117 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 $549 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Spokane are about 8% 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, 198 reviews)
$134+
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The Davenport Grand, Autograph Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1277 reviews)
$145+
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Davenport Hotel, Autograph Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 662 reviews)
$168+
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Tru by Hilton Spokane Valley
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 244 reviews)
$120+
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Ruby River Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1862 reviews)
$95+
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The Davenport Tower, Autograph Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1096 reviews)
$136+
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Renting a car in Spokane

Renting a car in Spokane costs $59 per day, on average, or $118 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 13% 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 Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Kia Optima or similar) are, on average, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Spokane costs $59 per day, on average, or $118 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 13% 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 Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Kia Optima or similar) are, on average, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Spokane

Supplier choice

5 Adults, 5 Bags

$32/day

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Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$35/day

Compact
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