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
$97
1 night at 3-star hotel
Pocatello in December
Estimated hotel price
$97
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 57m.

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 Europcar and Drive Rental Cars, among others, in Salt Lake City.

Bus

Pocatello’s bus station is located 7 km from the city center.

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 57m.

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 Europcar and Drive Rental Cars, among others, in Salt Lake City.

Bus

Pocatello’s bus station is located 7 km from the city center.

Airports near Pocatello

Airlines serving Pocatello

KLM
Good (1,473 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,858 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,288 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,138 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,546 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,434 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,543 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,736 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,373 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,059 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,202 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,914 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,740 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,564 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,569 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,005 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (682 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,467 reviews)
Porter Airlines
Excellent (424 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,840 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, 375 reviews)
$95+
Hampton Inn & Suites Pocatello
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 506 reviews)
$118+
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Pocatello
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 154 reviews)
$113+
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Pocatello
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1607 reviews)
$77+
Super 8 by Wyndham Pocatello
2 stars
Good (7.4, 1415 reviews)
$58+
Red Lion Hotel Pocatello
3 stars
Good (6.3, 1531 reviews)
$78+

Renting a car in Pocatello

Renting a car in Pocatello costs $53 per day, on average, or $105 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 7% cheaper than airport locations in Pocatello.

Expect to pay $3.82 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 $45.88 and $61.17. The most frequently booked car type in Pocatello is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 50% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Pocatello costs $53 per day, on average, or $105 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 7% cheaper than airport locations in Pocatello.

Expect to pay $3.82 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 $45.88 and $61.17. The most frequently booked car type in Pocatello is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 50% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.