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, Churchill's Steakhouse (165 S Post St) and Gander and Ryegrass (404 W Main Ave) 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, Alaska Airlines and Finnair. The shortest domestic flight to Spokane departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 22m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Spokane. The train journey from Spokane 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 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 Hertz, 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 $124. From Seattle, the ticket costs about $99 for a journey of 460 miles.
Airlines serving Spokane
Where to stay in Spokane
Average rates range from around $150 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $109 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Spokane
Most booked hotels in Spokane
Renting a car in Spokane
Renting a car in Spokane costs $73 per day, on average, or $146 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Alamo, Thrifty and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Spokane is the Thrifty branch at 9000 West Airport Drive, which is 6 miles from the city center.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 5% cheaper than airport locations in Spokane.
Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. Compact (Nissan Versa Note or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Spokane, while also 62% cheaper than other types, on average.
Best car rental deals in Spokane
Supplier choice
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$39/day
Compact
4 Adults, 2 Bags
$42/day