Luxury Travel Guide: Boise

Accommodation

$250-500 per night

Upscale downtown hotels, luxury resorts in nearby areas, premium vacation rentals

Food & Dining

$100-200 per day

Fine dining restaurants, hotel dining, craft cocktail bars, premium local cuisine experiences

Transportation

$60-150 per day

Rental cars, private transfers, premium rideshare services, chartered transportation

Activities

$150-400 per day

Private guided tours, premium outdoor adventures, spa services, exclusive experiences

Stay in accommodations outside downtown core for typically 30-50% savings on lodging

Eat at local food trucks and diners instead of tourist-focused restaurants for 40-60% food savings

Use the public bus system instead of rideshares for 70-80% transportation savings

Take advantage of free outdoor activities like hiking trails and park access instead of paid tours

Visit during shoulder seasons for 20-35% savings on accommodation rates

Shop at grocery stores and prepare some meals yourself to cut food costs by 50-70%

Book accommodations 2-3 months in advance for early bird discounts of 15-25%

Staying only in downtown hotels during peak seasons without comparing suburban options (can cost 2-3x more)

Relying exclusively on rideshares instead of using the bus system (typically 4-5x more expensive)

Eating all meals at restaurants in tourist areas rather than exploring local neighborhoods (usually 50-100% markup)