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, Aeromexico and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Spokane departs from Los Angeles and takes around 2h 31m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Spokane. The train journey from Spokane to Everett takes 6h 42m and costs around $49 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about $39 for a 7h 08m 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 Seattle, the bus ride to Spokane takes 310 miles and will cost you around $47. 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 American Airlines, Aeromexico and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Spokane departs from Los Angeles and takes around 2h 31m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Spokane. The train journey from Spokane to Everett takes 6h 42m and costs around $49 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Vancouver, expect to pay about $39 for a 7h 08m 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 Seattle, the bus ride to Spokane takes 310 miles and will cost you around $47. From Everett, the ticket costs about $130 for a journey of 380 miles.

Airports near Spokane

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Airlines serving Spokane

Lufthansa
Good (7,201 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,365 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,078 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,971 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,651 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,810 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,849 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,471 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,596 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,654 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,413 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,328 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,299 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,319 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (998 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,292 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (152 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,101 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,504 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,801 reviews)
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Where to stay in Spokane

Average rates range from around $142 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 Hampton Inn & Suites Spokane Valley and Best Western Plus Spokane North. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Spokane, with prices from $48 to $665 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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The Davenport Grand, Autograph Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1241 reviews)
$160+
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Spokane Tribe Resort and Casino
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 127 reviews)
$130+
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The Davenport Tower, Autograph Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1066 reviews)
$152+
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Tru by Hilton Spokane Valley
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 227 reviews)
$145+
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Ruby River Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1766 reviews)
$116+
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Centennial Hotel Spokane
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2085 reviews)
$128+
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Renting a car in Spokane

Renting a car in Spokane costs $73 per day, on average, or $145 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Thrifty 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 11% cheaper than airport locations in Spokane.

Expect to pay $3.48 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 $41.79 and $55.72. The most frequently booked car type in Spokane is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Chevrolet Blazer or similar) are, on average, 43% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Spokane costs $73 per day, on average, or $145 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Thrifty 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 11% cheaper than airport locations in Spokane.

Expect to pay $3.48 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 $41.79 and $55.72. The most frequently booked car type in Spokane is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Chevrolet Blazer or similar) are, on average, 43% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Spokane

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$46/day

Intermediate

Standard

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$47/day

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