The average price of a 7-day trip to Idaho Falls is $2,165 for a solo traveler, $3,888 for a couple, and $7,290 for a family of 4. Idaho Falls hotels range from $64 to $293 per night with an average of $79, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $1000 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) are between $694 and $1,097 per person for economy flights and $2,178 to $3,442 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $40 to $110 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit Idaho Falls, ID, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to SLC and stay in a Idaho Falls hotel:
- January 15th to March 4th (except the week of February 12th)
- April 16th to May 6th
- August 6th to December 9th (except the week of November 26th)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Idaho Falls is usually mid to late September.
Average Idaho Falls Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Idaho Falls for a week is $1,116-$3,428($159-$490 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $40 to $110 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $410 to $954 for economy
Lodging: $71 to $103 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $232 to $284 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Idaho Falls for a week is $2,374-$5,438($339-$777 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $220 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $820 to $1,908 for economy
Lodging: $71 to $103 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $232 to $284 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Idaho Falls for a week is $3,612-$9,284($516-$1,326 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $160 to $440 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,640 to $3,816 for economy
Lodging: $142 to $206 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $325 to $398 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Idaho Falls
How cheap can you make a vacation to Idaho Falls? The cheapest trip to Idaho Falls is about $129 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 1% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $80 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $54.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit Idaho Falls for a week is $902-$1,957($129-$280 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $24 to $49 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $410 to $954 for economy
Lodging: $54 to $64 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $110 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Idaho Falls for a week is $1,480-$3,254($211-$465 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $48 to $98 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $820 to $1,908 for economy
Lodging: $54 to $64 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $110 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Idaho Falls for a week is $2,960-$6,244($423-$892 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $96 to $196 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,640 to $3,816 for economy
Lodging: $108 to $128 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $120 to $176 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Idaho Falls cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Idaho Falls Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Idaho Falls.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Idaho Falls for a week is $2,586-$15,811($369-$2,259 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $220 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,128 to $2,271 for first class
Lodging: $145 to $293 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,000 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Idaho Falls for a week is $4,302-$19,622($615-$2,803 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $168 to $440 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,256 to $4,542 for first class
Lodging: $145 to $293 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $2,000 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Idaho Falls for a week is $8,604-$34,444($1,229-$4,921 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $336 to $880 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,512 to $9,084 for first class
Lodging: $290 to $586 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,500 to $3,200 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Idaho Falls Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Idaho Falls is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Idaho Falls due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Idaho Falls Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on Idaho Falls hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Idaho Falls.
Flight Costs to Idaho Falls
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,097 average in late July to a low of $694 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $711. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Idaho Falls our data includes 807 originating airports, and 138 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Idaho Falls from an airport like Saarbruecken (SCN) in Saarbrucken (Germany) for an average $6,597 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Cedar City Regional (CDC) in Cedar City, UT (the United States) at an average of just $125.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Idaho Falls, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $403, so you can easily save about 58% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Idaho Falls can easily cost $370 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $24 per person. Private tours can cost $730 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.