Boise travel guide
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You're Going to Love Boise
With a population of 145,987, Boise is the largest city in Idaho, United States by the number of inhabitants. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Boise has to offer.
Where to Eat in Boise
Downtown is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Boise. These include popular favourites such as Bittercreek Alehouse (246 N 8th St), KIN (999 W Main St Ste P101) and Flatbread Neapolitan Pizzeria - Boise (800 W Main Suite 200). If you’re looking for affordable options, Asiago's (1002 West Main Street) and Owyhee Tavern (1109 W Main St Ste 150) are great picks. For delicious green meals, The Lively (505 W Bannock St) and Juniper (211 N 8th Street) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Boise.
When to visit Boise
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Boise in July, when the average temperature is 24 °C, and the highest can go up to 33 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is December, when it can get as cold as -4 °C, with an average temperature of -1 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 41 mm. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Boise, with an average rainfall of 5 mm.
How to Get to Boise
Plane
When flying to Boise, you’ll arrive at Boise Airport (BOI), which is located 3 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Boise from India departs from New Delhi and takes around 38h 38m.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Boise, including Bus, FlixBus and Amtrak. From Salt Lake City, the bus ride to Boise takes 510 miles and will cost you around ₹ 22,610. From Spokane, the ticket costs about ₹ 10,512 for a journey of 600 miles. The most popular bus station is Boise Greyhound Bus Station, located 3 miles from the city centre of Boise. Boise Greyhound is also a commonly used station, and is 0.5 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Boise
Where to stay in Boise
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include TownePlace Suites by Marriott Boise Downtown/University and Best Western Northwest Lodge. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Boise, with prices from ₹ 3,421 to ₹ 31,537 per night. North End is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Boise are about 19% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Boise
Most booked hotels in Boise
Hiring a car in Boise
Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Avis are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Boise is the Budget branch at 3201 Airport Way, Suite 190, which is 3 miles from the city centre.
Expect to pay ₹ 87 per litre in Boise (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,041 and ₹ 1,388. The most frequently booked car type in Boise is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Mazda Mazda5 or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.