With a population of 75 092, Meridian is a must-see destination in Idaho, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Meridian deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Flatbread Neapolitan Pizzeria - Eagle Island (6700 N Linder Rd) and Biscuit & Hogs- E. Overland (2032 E Overland Rd) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Meridian in July, when the average temperature is 75.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 91.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 23 °F, with an average temperature of 30.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 1.5″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Meridian, with an average rainfall of 0.3″.
When flying to Meridian, you’ll arrive at Boise Airport (BOI), which is located 15 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Meridian include American Airlines, Air France and Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to Meridian departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 50m.
Another option to get to Meridian is to pick up a car rental from Boise, which is about 15 km from Meridian. You’ll find branches of Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Budget, among others, in Boise.
You can travel by bus to Meridian using Bus or Amtrak. From Salt Lake City, the bus ride to Meridian takes 821 km and will cost you around $271. From Spokane, the ticket costs about $139 for a journey of 966 km.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Candlewood Suites Boise-Meridian and Comfort Suites Boise West Meridian.
Renting a car in Meridian costs $60 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 7% cheaper than airport locations in Meridian.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Meridian (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.