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
$111
1 night at 3-star hotel
Spokane in January
Estimated hotel price
$111
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 Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Spokane departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 20m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Spokane. 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 Avis and Budget, among others, in Kalispell.

Bus

Amtrak operates bus routes to Spokane. From Everett, the bus ride to Spokane takes 380 miles and will cost you around $130. 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, Hawaiian Airlines and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Spokane departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 20m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Spokane. 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 Avis and Budget, among others, in Kalispell.

Bus

Amtrak operates bus routes to Spokane. From Everett, the bus ride to Spokane takes 380 miles and will cost you around $130. From Seattle, the ticket costs about $104 for a journey of 460 miles.

Airports near Spokane

PUWPullman Moscow Regional
GEGSpokane
LWSLewiston Nez Perce Rgnl

Airlines serving Spokane

KLM
Good (1,442 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,744 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,690 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,094 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,856 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,098 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,195 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,720 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,523 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,649 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,660 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,353 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,781 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (191 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,692 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,187 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,913 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,057 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,594 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (799 reviews)
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Where to stay in Spokane

Average rates range from around $112 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $96 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 18% 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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Davenport Hotel, Autograph Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 674 reviews)
$165+
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The Davenport Grand, Autograph Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1299 reviews)
$129+
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Tru by Hilton Spokane Valley
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 255 reviews)
$113+
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The Davenport Tower, Autograph Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1108 reviews)
$136+
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Ruby River Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1878 reviews)
$88+
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Centennial Hotel Spokane
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2199 reviews)
$81+
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Renting a car in Spokane

Renting a car in Spokane costs $55 per day, on average, or $110 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 7% cheaper than airport locations in Spokane.

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.70 and $50.27. The most frequently booked car type in Spokane is Intermediate (Jeep Cherokee 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, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Spokane costs $55 per day, on average, or $110 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 7% cheaper than airport locations in Spokane.

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.70 and $50.27. The most frequently booked car type in Spokane is Intermediate (Jeep Cherokee 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, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Spokane

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$29/day

Economy

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$29/day

Intermediate
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