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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Boise to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Boise
Downtown is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Boise. These include popular favourites such as ALAVITA (807 W. Idaho Street), Chandlers Steakhouse (981 W. Grove Street) and Ruth's Chris Steak House - Boise (800 W. Main Street Ste 110). 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 Diablo & Sons Saloon (246 N 8th St) 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.
Bus
FlixBus operates bus routes to Boise. From Portland, the bus ride to Boise takes 655 miles and will cost you around $194. From San Francisco, the ticket costs about $335 for a journey of 1725 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 $69 to $636 per night. North End is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Boise are about 18% 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 $1.74 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 $20.81 and $27.74.