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
$117
1 night at 3-star hotel
Spokane in January
Estimated hotel price
$117
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 Seattle and takes around 1h 07m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Spokane. The train journey from Spokane to Everett takes 6h 42m and costs around $65 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Seattle, expect to pay about $94 for a 14h 22m 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 Thrifty and Movly, among others, in Kalispell.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Spokane using Amtrak or Bus.

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 Seattle and takes around 1h 07m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Spokane. The train journey from Spokane to Everett takes 6h 42m and costs around $65 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Seattle, expect to pay about $94 for a 14h 22m 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 Thrifty and Movly, among others, in Kalispell.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Spokane using Amtrak or Bus.

Airports near Spokane

PUWPullman Moscow Regional
GEGSpokane
LWSLewiston Nez Perce Rgnl

Airlines serving Spokane

KLM
Good (1,468 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,838 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,780 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,271 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,132 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,744 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,409 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,543 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,708 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,799 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,370 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (12,003 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (198 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,033 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,202 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,728 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,917 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (809 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,568 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,567 reviews)
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Where to stay in Spokane

Average rates range from around $127 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $105 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 11% 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, 676 reviews)
$183+
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The Davenport Grand, Autograph Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1307 reviews)
$176+
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Tru by Hilton Spokane Valley
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 255 reviews)
$127+
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The Davenport Tower, Autograph Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1107 reviews)
$159+
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Ruby River Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1882 reviews)
$119+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Spokane Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1471 reviews)
$92+
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Renting a car in Spokane

Renting a car in Spokane costs $60 per day, on average, or $121 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 10% cheaper than airport locations in Spokane.

Expect to pay $3.37 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 $40.43 and $53.90. Full-size (Kia Optima or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Spokane, while also 53% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Spokane costs $60 per day, on average, or $121 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 10% cheaper than airport locations in Spokane.

Expect to pay $3.37 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 $40.43 and $53.90. Full-size (Kia Optima or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Spokane, while also 53% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Spokane

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2 Adults, 2 Bags

$31/day

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$31/day

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