Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Pocatello travel guide

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You're Going to Love Pocatello

With a population of 54,255, Pocatello is a must-see destination in Idaho, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Pocatello deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Pocatello

Pocatello in December
Estimated hotel price
$95
1 night at 3-star hotel
Pocatello in December
Estimated hotel price
$95
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Pocatello in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 89.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 17.6 °F, with an average temperature of 26.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 1.5″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Pocatello, with an average rainfall of 0.6″.

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How to Get to Pocatello

Plane

When flying to Pocatello, you’ll arrive at Pocatello (PIH), which is located 13 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Pocatello departs from Salt Lake City and takes around 1h 01m.

Car

Another option to get to Pocatello is to pick up a car rental from Salt Lake City, which is about 240 km from Pocatello. You’ll find branches of Fox and Drive Rental Cars, among others, in Salt Lake City.

Plane

When flying to Pocatello, you’ll arrive at Pocatello (PIH), which is located 13 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Pocatello departs from Salt Lake City and takes around 1h 01m.

Car

Another option to get to Pocatello is to pick up a car rental from Salt Lake City, which is about 240 km from Pocatello. You’ll find branches of Fox and Drive Rental Cars, among others, in Salt Lake City.

Airports near Pocatello

Airlines serving Pocatello

Lufthansa
Good (8,274 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,586 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,651 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,719 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,677 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,351 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,421 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (13,057 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,938 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,217 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,972 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,438 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,547 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,325 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,109 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (694 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (12,158 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (671 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (468 reviews)
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Where to stay in Pocatello

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Pocatello and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Pocatello.

Where to stay in popular areas of Pocatello

Most booked hotels in Pocatello

Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Pocatello
2 stars
Excellent (9.1, 417 reviews)
$101+
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Pocatello
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 707 reviews)
$111+
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Pocatello
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1751 reviews)
$90+
Super 8 by Wyndham Pocatello
2 stars
Good (7.5, 1476 reviews)
$70+
Red Lion Hotel Pocatello
3 stars
Good (6.1, 1579 reviews)
$92+
Motel 6 Pocatello, ID
2 stars
Okay (5.5, 898 reviews)
$57+

Renting a car in Pocatello

Expect to pay $4.66 per gallon in Pocatello (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $55.87 and $74.50. The most frequently booked car type in Pocatello is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 11% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $4.66 per gallon in Pocatello (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $55.87 and $74.50. The most frequently booked car type in Pocatello is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 11% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.