Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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

Sandpoint in April
Estimated hotel price
$96
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sandpoint in April
Estimated hotel price
$96
1 night at 3-star hotel

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″.

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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, Air France and Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to Sandpoint departs from Seattle and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Sandpoint. The train journey from Sandpoint to Vancouver takes 7h 08m and costs around $72 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about $122 for a 37h 39m 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 Kalispell, which is about 103 miles from Sandpoint. You’ll find branches of Turo and Alamo, among others, in Kalispell.

Bus

Amtrak operates bus routes 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, Air France and Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to Sandpoint departs from Seattle and takes around 1h 10m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Sandpoint. The train journey from Sandpoint to Vancouver takes 7h 08m and costs around $72 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about $122 for a 37h 39m 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 Kalispell, which is about 103 miles from Sandpoint. You’ll find branches of Turo and Alamo, among others, in Kalispell.

Bus

Amtrak operates bus routes to Sandpoint.

Airports near Sandpoint

GEGSpokane

Airlines serving Sandpoint

Lufthansa
Good (7,497 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,404 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,457 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,982 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,772 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,994 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,982 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,476 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,652 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,307 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,533 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,332 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,102 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,137 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (169 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,866 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,579 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,149 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,683 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,551 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Sandpoint

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Best Western Plus Ponderay Mountain Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 272 reviews)
$114+
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Outdoors Inn
2 stars
Excellent (9.1, 147 reviews)
$113+
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Sandpoint
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 122 reviews)
$133+
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Talus Rock Retreat
0 stars
Excellent (8.8, 114 reviews)
$149+
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Hotel Ruby Sandpoint
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 873 reviews)
$99+
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Cedar Street Hotel & Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1097 reviews)
$91+
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Renting a car in Sandpoint

Renting a car in Sandpoint costs $40 per day, on average, or $80 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 80% cheaper than airport locations in Sandpoint.

Expect to pay $3.48 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 $41.79 and $55.72.

Renting a car in Sandpoint costs $40 per day, on average, or $80 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 80% cheaper than airport locations in Sandpoint.

Expect to pay $3.48 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 $41.79 and $55.72.

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