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

Idaho Falls in February
Estimated hotel price
$96
1 night at 3-star hotel
Idaho Falls in February
Estimated hotel price
$96
1 night at 3-star hotel

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″.

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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 Finnair. The shortest domestic flight to Idaho Falls departs from Portland and takes around 1h 39m.

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.

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 Finnair. The shortest domestic flight to Idaho Falls departs from Portland and takes around 1h 39m.

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

Lufthansa
Good (4,665 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,614 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,585 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,120 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,652 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (962 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (811 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (777 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (549 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,791 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (504 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Good (311 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (438 reviews)
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Where to stay in Idaho Falls

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Destinations Inn and Best Western Driftwood Inn.

Where to stay in popular areas of Idaho Falls

Most booked hotels in Idaho Falls

Home2 Suites by Hilton Idaho Falls
3 stars
Excellent (9, 386 reviews)
$159+
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Idaho Falls/Ammon
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 873 reviews)
$123+
Tru by Hilton Idaho Falls ID
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 790 reviews)
$173+
Best Western Plus Cottontree Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 471 reviews)
$158+
Motel West
2 stars
Good (7.7, 1757 reviews)
$81+
Le Ritz Hotel and Suites
2 stars
Okay (5.7, 1542 reviews)
$102+

Renting a car in Idaho Falls

Renting a car in Idaho Falls costs $69 per day, on average, or $138 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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car branch at 898 Northgate Mile, which is 3 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% 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 (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 42% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Idaho Falls costs $69 per day, on average, or $138 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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car branch at 898 Northgate Mile, which is 3 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% 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 (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 42% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.