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, Aeromexico and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Sandpoint departs from Los Angeles and takes around 2h 31m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Sandpoint. The train journey from Sandpoint to Vancouver takes 7h 08m and costs around $59 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about $150 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 Dollar, among others, in Kalispell.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Sandpoint using Amtrak or Bus. From Vancouver, the bus ride to Sandpoint takes 428 miles and will cost you around $39. From Seattle, the ticket costs about $104 for a journey of 460 miles.

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, Aeromexico and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Sandpoint departs from Los Angeles and takes around 2h 31m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Sandpoint. The train journey from Sandpoint to Vancouver takes 7h 08m and costs around $59 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Chicago, expect to pay about $150 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 Dollar, among others, in Kalispell.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Sandpoint using Amtrak or Bus. From Vancouver, the bus ride to Sandpoint takes 428 miles and will cost you around $39. From Seattle, the ticket costs about $104 for a journey of 460 miles.

Airports near Sandpoint

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Airlines serving Sandpoint

Lufthansa
Good (7,207 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,366 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,091 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,982 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,654 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,819 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,861 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,472 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,594 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,679 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,416 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,351 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,306 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,320 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,000 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,285 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (152 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,101 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,505 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,805 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 (9.2, 251 reviews)
$131+
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Talus Rock Retreat
0 stars
Excellent (9.3, 110 reviews)
$224+
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Outdoors Inn
2 stars
Excellent (9.2, 132 reviews)
$140+
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Sandpoint
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 101 reviews)
$178+
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Hotel Ruby Sandpoint
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 839 reviews)
$137+
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Cedar Street Hotel & Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1061 reviews)
$164+
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Renting a car in Sandpoint

Renting a car in Sandpoint costs $116 per day, on average, or $233 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 28% more expensive than at Spokane.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93.

Renting a car in Sandpoint costs $116 per day, on average, or $233 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 28% more expensive than at Spokane.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93.

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