The average price of a 7-day trip to Idaho is $1,174 for a solo traveler, $1,792 for a couple, and $2,272 for a family of 4. Idaho hotels range from $61 to $282 per night with an average of $93, while most vacation rentals will cost $190 to $710 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Idaho (from all airports) are between $672 and $952 per person for economy flights and $2,110 to $2,989 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $47 to $95 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
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to Idaho and stay in a Idaho hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 9th to May 6th
- August 13th to November 25th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Idaho is usually mid to late September.
Average Idaho Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Idaho for a week is $1,238-$2,579($177-$368 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $47 to $95 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $411 to $834 for economy
Lodging: $83 to $106 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $147 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Idaho for a week is $1,985-$4,085($284-$584 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $95 to $191 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $822 to $1,668 for economy
Lodging: $83 to $106 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $147 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Idaho for a week is $3,963-$7,623($566-$1,089 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $189 to $381 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,644 to $3,336 for economy
Lodging: $166 to $211 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $218 to $270 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Idaho
How cheap can you make a vacation to Idaho? The cheapest trip to Idaho is about $126 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 $20 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 $52.
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 for a week is $884-$2,225($126-$318 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $23 to $47 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $411 to $834 for economy
Lodging: $52 to $61 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $145 to $177 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Idaho for a week is $1,463-$3,388($209-$484 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $47 to $94 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $822 to $1,668 for economy
Lodging: $52 to $61 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $145 to $177 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Idaho for a week is $2,926-$6,247($418-$892 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $94 to $187 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,644 to $3,336 for economy
Lodging: $104 to $122 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $217 to $267 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Idaho cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Idaho 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.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Idaho for a week is $2,562-$11,809($366-$1,687 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $95 to $191 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,045 to $2,102 for first class
Lodging: $142 to $282 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $697 to $1,395 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Idaho for a week is $4,280-$15,241($611-$2,177 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $191 to $381 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,091 to $4,204 for first class
Lodging: $142 to $282 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $697 to $1,395 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Idaho for a week is $8,559-$26,312($1,223-$3,759 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $381 to $762 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,182 to $8,408 for first class
Lodging: $285 to $564 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,047 to $2,095 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Idaho Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Idaho is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Idaho 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 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 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.
Flight Costs to Idaho
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $952 average in mid December to a low of $672 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $618. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Idaho our data includes hundreds of originating airports, and dozens of airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations.
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, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $280, so you can easily save about 42% 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 can easily cost $351 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $23 per person. Private tours can cost $702 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.