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.
Activities & attractions in Spokane
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
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″.
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, Air France and Alaska Airlines. 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 $58 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Seattle, expect to pay about $32 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 Budget and Turo, among others, in Kalispell.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Spokane using Amtrak or Bus.
Airlines serving Spokane
Where to stay in Spokane
Average rates range from around $141 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 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 $245 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Spokane are about 15% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Spokane
Most booked hotels in Spokane
Renting a car in Spokane
Renting a car in Spokane costs $56 per day, on average, or $112 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.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 2% more expensive than at 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 Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium rental cars (BMW X5 or similar) are, on average, 49% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Spokane
Economy
2 Adults, 2 Bags
$27/day
Supplier choice
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$28/day
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