Sandpoint travel guide
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You're Going to Love Sandpoint
With a population of 7,365, Sandpoint is a must-see destination in Idaho, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Sandpoint deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Sandpoint
If you’re looking for affordable options, Trinity at City Beach (58 Bridge St) and The Idaho Club (151 Clubhouse Way) are great picks.
When to visit Sandpoint
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Sandpoint in July, when the average temperature is 64.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 19.4 °F, with an average temperature of 26.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 4.3″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Sandpoint, with an average rainfall of 0.4″.
How to Get to Sandpoint
Plane
Although Sandpoint doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Spokane Airport (GEG), which is located 64 miles from Sandpoint. Airlines that fly from the United States to Sandpoint include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Finnair. The shortest domestic flight to Sandpoint departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 22m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Sandpoint. The train journey from Sandpoint to Vancouver takes 7h 08m and costs around $50 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Seattle, expect to pay about $22 for a 7h 42m trip. The train station in Sandpoint is called Sandpoint, and is located 0.4 miles from the city center.
Car
Another option to get to Sandpoint is to pick up a car rental from Spokane, which is about 59 miles from Sandpoint. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Budget, among others, in Spokane.
Bus
Amtrak operates bus routes to Sandpoint. From Everett, the bus ride to Sandpoint takes 380 miles and will cost you around $124. From Seattle, the ticket costs about $99 for a journey of 460 miles.
Airports near Sandpoint
Airlines serving Sandpoint
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Most booked hotels in Sandpoint
Renting a car in Sandpoint
Renting a car in Sandpoint costs $73 per day, on average, or $145 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 6% cheaper than airport locations in Sandpoint.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Sandpoint (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38.