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 September
Estimated package price
$129
2 travelers
Flight to Spokane
3 nights at hotel
Spokane in September
Estimated package price
$129
2 travelers
Flight to Spokane
3 nights at 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 Alaska Airlines, Delta and Southwest. The shortest domestic flight to Spokane departs from Santa Ana and takes around 2h 27m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Spokane. The train journey from Spokane to Seattle takes 7h 42m and costs around $45 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Everett, expect to pay about $157 for a 14h 00m 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 Payless, 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 $65. From Seattle, the ticket costs about $104 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 Alaska Airlines, Delta and Southwest. The shortest domestic flight to Spokane departs from Santa Ana and takes around 2h 27m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Spokane. The train journey from Spokane to Seattle takes 7h 42m and costs around $45 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Everett, expect to pay about $157 for a 14h 00m 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 Payless, 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 $65. From Seattle, the ticket costs about $104 for a journey of 460 miles.

Airports near Spokane

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LWSLewiston Nez Perce Rgnl

Airlines serving Spokane

Lufthansa
Good (7,974 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,511 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,944 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,459 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,936 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,212 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,585 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,684 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,769 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,000 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,331 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (209 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,916 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,965 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,806 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,216 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,519 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,580 reviews)
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Where to stay in Spokane

Average rates range from around $131 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $107 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 $1,071 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Spokane are about 20% 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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Tru by Hilton Spokane Valley
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 260 reviews)
$127+
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Davenport Hotel, Autograph Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 692 reviews)
$195+
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The Davenport Grand, Autograph Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1323 reviews)
$167+
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Ruby River Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2010 reviews)
$115+
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Centennial Hotel Spokane
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2238 reviews)
$112+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Spokane Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1668 reviews)
$92+
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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 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 4% cheaper than airport locations in Spokane.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86. The most frequently booked car type in Spokane is Economy (Jeep Wrangler 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, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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 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 4% cheaper than airport locations in Spokane.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86. The most frequently booked car type in Spokane is Economy (Jeep Wrangler 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, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Spokane

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$31/day

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5 Adults, 3 Bags

$31/day

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