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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 Air France, Aeromexico and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Sandpoint departs from Seattle and takes around 1h 07m.

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 $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 Dollar and Budget, among others, in Kalispell.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sandpoint, including Bus, Amtrak and Greyhound. From Seattle, the bus ride to Sandpoint takes 310 miles and will cost you around $94. 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 Air France, Aeromexico and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Sandpoint departs from Seattle and takes around 1h 07m.

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 $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 Dollar and Budget, among others, in Kalispell.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Sandpoint, including Bus, Amtrak and Greyhound. From Seattle, the bus ride to Sandpoint takes 310 miles and will cost you around $94. 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 (1,405 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,555 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,001 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,496 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,778 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,007 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,003 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,484 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,410 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,560 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,241 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,116 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (174 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,874 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,604 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,160 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,672 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,561 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, 275 reviews)
$112+
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Outdoors Inn
2 stars
Excellent (9.1, 147 reviews)
$103+
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Sandpoint
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 127 reviews)
$123+
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Hotel Ruby Sandpoint
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 872 reviews)
$94+
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Cedar Street Hotel & Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1102 reviews)
$84+
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Selkirk Lodge @ Schweitzer Mountain Resort
2 stars
Excellent (8, 79 reviews)
$110+
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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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