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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 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 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 Avis and Budget, among others, in Kalispell.

Bus

Amtrak operates bus routes to Sandpoint. From Everett, the bus ride to Sandpoint takes 612 km and will cost you around $130. From Seattle, the ticket costs about $104 for a journey of 740 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 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 Avis and Budget, among others, in Kalispell.

Bus

Amtrak operates bus routes to Sandpoint. From Everett, the bus ride to Sandpoint takes 612 km and will cost you around $130. From Seattle, the ticket costs about $104 for a journey of 740 km.

Airports near Sandpoint

GEGSpokane

Airlines serving Sandpoint

KLM
Good (1,442 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,732 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,691 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,077 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,855 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,093 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,179 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,722 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,524 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,637 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,655 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,351 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,760 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (190 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,687 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,187 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,909 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,056 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,596 reviews)
China Airlines
Excellent (799 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 (9.2, 284 reviews)
$134+
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Outdoors Inn
2 stars
Excellent (9.1, 152 reviews)
$123+
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Sandpoint
3 stars
Excellent (9, 140 reviews)
$146+
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Talus Rock Retreat
0 stars
Excellent (8.9, 114 reviews)
$154+
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Hotel Ruby Sandpoint
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 883 reviews)
$108+
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Cedar Street Hotel & Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1120 reviews)
$113+
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Renting a car in Sandpoint

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.70 and $50.27.

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.70 and $50.27.

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