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How to get there
Where to stay
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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
$91
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sandpoint in April
Estimated hotel price
$91
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, Delta and Southwest. The shortest domestic flight to Sandpoint departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 19m.

Car

Another option to get to Sandpoint is to pick up a car rental from Spokane, which is about 59 miles from Sandpoint. You’ll find branches of Turo and High River Rentals, among others, in Spokane.

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, Delta and Southwest. The shortest domestic flight to Sandpoint departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 19m.

Car

Another option to get to Sandpoint is to pick up a car rental from Spokane, which is about 59 miles from Sandpoint. You’ll find branches of Turo and High River Rentals, among others, in Spokane.

Airports near Sandpoint

GEGSpokane

Airlines serving Sandpoint

Lufthansa
Good (8,066 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,528 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,051 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,403 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,969 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,237 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,606 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,843 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,828 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,197 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,410 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,516 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (223 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,883 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,934 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,839 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,218 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,487 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,569 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sandpoint

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Selkirk Lodge and Sandpoint Hotel & Suites Downtown.

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 (9.3, 289 reviews)
$125+
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Sandpoint
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 149 reviews)
$168+
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Selkirk Lodge
2 stars
Excellent (9.2, 79 reviews)
$86+
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Outdoors Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 154 reviews)
$129+
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Hotel Ruby Ponderay/Sandpoint
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 890 reviews)
$87+
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Talus Rock Retreat
0 stars
Excellent (8.5, 115 reviews)
$213+
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Renting a car in Sandpoint

Renting a car in Sandpoint costs $59 per day, on average, or $119 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 28% cheaper than airport locations in Sandpoint.

Expect to pay $4.47 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 $53.60 and $71.47.

Renting a car in Sandpoint costs $59 per day, on average, or $119 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 28% cheaper than airport locations in Sandpoint.

Expect to pay $4.47 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 $53.60 and $71.47.

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