Idaho Falls travel guide
Idaho Falls Tourism | Idaho Falls Guide
You're Going to Love Idaho Falls
With a population of 56,813, Idaho Falls is a must-see destination in Idaho, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Idaho Falls deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Idaho Falls
If you’re looking for affordable options, D'railed (468 N Eastern Ave) and Smokin' Fins | Idaho Falls (370 Memorial Dr) are great picks.
When to visit Idaho Falls
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Idaho Falls in July, when the average temperature is 69.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 14 °F, with an average temperature of 23 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 2″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Idaho Falls, with an average rainfall of 0.6″.
How to Get to Idaho Falls
Plane
When flying to Idaho Falls, you’ll arrive at Idaho Falls Fanning Field (IDA), which is located 4 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Idaho Falls include Allegiant Air, Alaska Airlines and American Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Idaho Falls departs from Oakland and takes around 1h 44m.
Car
Another option to get to Idaho Falls is to pick up a car rental from Salt Lake City, which is about 187 miles from Idaho Falls. You’ll find branches of NU Car and Fox, among others, in Salt Lake City.
Bus
Idaho Falls’s bus station is located 3 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Idaho Falls
Where to stay in Idaho Falls
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Destinations Inn and Tru by Hilton Idaho Falls ID.
Where to stay in popular areas of Idaho Falls
Most booked hotels in Idaho Falls
Renting a car in Idaho Falls
Renting a car in Idaho Falls costs $70 per day, on average, or $140 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Hertz, Budget and Enterprise Rent-A-Car are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Idaho Falls is the Budget branch at 2140 North Skyline Drive, which is 4 miles from the city center.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 6% cheaper than airport locations in Idaho Falls.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Idaho Falls (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 Idaho Falls is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Forte or similar) are, on average, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.