Introduction
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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 Las Vegas and takes around 2h 15m.

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 Dollar, among others, in Kalispell.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Sandpoint using Amtrak or Bus.

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 Las Vegas and takes around 2h 15m.

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 Dollar, among others, in Kalispell.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Sandpoint using Amtrak or Bus.

Airports near Sandpoint

GEGSpokane

Airlines serving Sandpoint

Lufthansa
Good (7,407 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,385 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,361 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,954 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,730 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,924 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,929 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,139 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,484 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,882 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,323 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,365 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,172 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (165 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,559 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,847 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,139 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,723 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Sandpoint

Most booked hotels in Sandpoint

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Best Western Plus Ponderay Mountain Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 268 reviews)
$108+
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Outdoors Inn
2 stars
Excellent (9, 145 reviews)
$131+
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Sandpoint
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 116 reviews)
$135+
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Talus Rock Retreat
0 stars
Excellent (8.9, 114 reviews)
$241+
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Hotel Ruby Sandpoint
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 870 reviews)
$86+
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Cedar Street Hotel & Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1091 reviews)
$207+
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Renting a car in Sandpoint

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.

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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