Coeur d'Alene travel guide
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You're Going to Love Coeur d'Alene
With a population of 44,137, Coeur d'Alene is a must-see destination in Idaho, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Coeur d'Alene deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in Coeur d'Alene
Activities
Where to Eat in Coeur d'Alene
If you’re looking for affordable options, Beverly's (115 S 2nd Street) and Cedars Floating Restaurant - Coeur d'Alene Resort (1 Marina drive) are great picks.
When to visit Coeur d'Alene
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Coeur d'Alene in July, when the average temperature is 69.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 23 °F, with an average temperature of 28.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 3.6″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Coeur d'Alene, with an average rainfall of 0.7″.
How to Get to Coeur d'Alene
Plane
Although Coeur d'Alene doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Spokane Airport (GEG), which is located 35 miles from Coeur d'Alene. Pullman Moscow Regional is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Air France and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Coeur d'Alene departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 22m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Coeur d'Alene. The train journey from Coeur d'Alene to Vancouver takes 7h 08m and costs around $50 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Seattle, expect to pay about $22 for a 7h 42m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Coeur d'Alene is to pick up a car rental from Spokane, which is about 30 miles from Coeur d'Alene. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Budget, among others, in Spokane.
Bus
Amtrak operates bus routes to Coeur d'Alene. From Everett, the bus ride to Coeur d'Alene takes 380 miles and will cost you around $124. From Seattle, the ticket costs about $99 for a journey of 460 miles.
Airlines serving Coeur d'Alene
Where to stay in Coeur d'Alene
Average rates range from around $262 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $299 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Coeur d'Alene
Most booked hotels in Coeur d'Alene
Renting a car in Coeur d'Alene
Renting a car in Coeur d'Alene costs $52 per day, on average, or $104 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 48% cheaper than airport locations in Coeur d'Alene.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Coeur d'Alene (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Coeur d'Alene is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Mazda CX-5 or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.