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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.

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 Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Sandpoint departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 20m.

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 Milwaukee, expect to pay about $277 for a 35h 59m 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 Avis and Budget, among others, in Kalispell.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Sandpoint using Amtrak or Bus. From Seattle, the bus ride to Sandpoint takes 335 miles and will cost you around $100. From Everett, the ticket costs about $130 for a journey of 380 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 Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Sandpoint departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 20m.

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 Milwaukee, expect to pay about $277 for a 35h 59m 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 Avis and Budget, among others, in Kalispell.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Sandpoint using Amtrak or Bus. From Seattle, the bus ride to Sandpoint takes 335 miles and will cost you around $100. From Everett, the ticket costs about $130 for a journey of 380 miles.

Airports near Sandpoint

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Airlines serving Sandpoint

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,616 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,563 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,013 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,806 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,041 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,676 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,070 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,510 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,596 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,406 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,889 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (178 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,091 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,640 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,180 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,647 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,554 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, 276 reviews)
$103+
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Outdoors Inn
2 stars
Excellent (9, 150 reviews)
$103+
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Sandpoint
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 132 reviews)
$126+
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Hotel Ruby Sandpoint
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 877 reviews)
$79+
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Cedar Street Hotel & Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1114 reviews)
$93+
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Selkirk Lodge @ Schweitzer Mountain Resort
2 stars
Excellent (8, 79 reviews)
$140+
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Renting a car in Sandpoint

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51.

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