Meridian travel guide
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You're Going to Love Meridian
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.
Where to Eat in Meridian
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.
When to visit Meridian
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″.
How to Get to Meridian
Plane
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 Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Meridian departs from Oakland and takes around 4h 17m.
Car
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 Budget and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Boise.
Bus
FlixBus operates bus routes to Meridian. From Los Angeles, the bus ride to Meridian takes 4442 km and will cost you around $242. From Santa Ana, the ticket costs about $428 for a journey of 4579 km.
Airports near Meridian
Airlines serving Meridian
Where to stay in Meridian
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Candlewood Suites Boise-Meridian and Comfort Suites Boise West Meridian.
Where to stay in popular areas of Meridian
Most booked hotels in Meridian
Renting a car in Meridian
Renting a car in Meridian costs $51 per day, on average, or $103 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 17% cheaper than airport locations in Meridian.
Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Meridian is Standard (Toyota Tacoma or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 38% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.