Introduction
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.

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 103 km 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 $74 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Seattle, expect to pay about $146 for a 14h 22m trip. The train station in Sandpoint is called Sandpoint, and is located 0.6 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Sandpoint is to pick up a car rental from Kalispell, which is about 166 km from Sandpoint. You’ll find branches of Budget and Turo, among others, in Kalispell.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Sandpoint using Amtrak or Bus. From Seattle, the bus ride to Sandpoint takes 523 km and will cost you around $100. From Everett, the ticket costs about $65 for a journey of 612 km.

Plane

Although Sandpoint doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Spokane Airport (GEG), which is located 103 km 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 $74 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Seattle, expect to pay about $146 for a 14h 22m trip. The train station in Sandpoint is called Sandpoint, and is located 0.6 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Sandpoint is to pick up a car rental from Kalispell, which is about 166 km from Sandpoint. You’ll find branches of Budget and Turo, among others, in Kalispell.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Sandpoint using Amtrak or Bus. From Seattle, the bus ride to Sandpoint takes 523 km and will cost you around $100. From Everett, the ticket costs about $65 for a journey of 612 km.

Airports near Sandpoint

Airlines serving Sandpoint

KLM
Good (1,475 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,859 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,805 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,313 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,901 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,146 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,547 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,452 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,733 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,720 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,828 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,374 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,091 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (198 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,022 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,205 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,917 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,742 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,563 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (816 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Sandpoint

Most booked hotels in Sandpoint

Best Western Plus Ponderay Mountain Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 285 reviews)
$113+
Outdoors Inn
2 stars
Excellent (9, 152 reviews)
$114+
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Sandpoint
3 stars
Excellent (9, 142 reviews)
$128+
Hotel Ruby Sandpoint
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 885 reviews)
$84+
Talus Rock Retreat
0 stars
Excellent (8.8, 114 reviews)
$154+
Cedar Street Hotel & Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1120 reviews)
$97+

Renting a car in Sandpoint

Expect to pay $3.82 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 $45.88 and $61.17.

Expect to pay $3.82 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 $45.88 and $61.17.