Idaho Travel
If you’re looking for a place to “get away from it all,” Idaho may be the perfect fit. It’s known for being one of the most rural states in America. Use this Web guide to plan your Idaho retreat; it shows you some of the state’s best attractions, where to stay in Idaho and how to travel around while you’re there. For a Spanish-language version of the Guide, click here.
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Idaho Transportation
Knowing how you’ll get around Idaho is just as important as planning what attractions you’ll see. The Web sites in this section help you review your Idaho transportation options.
Dulcinea's Insight
- There is considerable distance between some Idaho cities. Plan your trip more efficiently with travel time estimates and mileage calculations from Rand McNally.
- If you’re traveling by air, visit the findingDulcinea Travel Web Guide to search for affordable flights to Idaho.
Dulcinea's Picks
For general travel advice …
The Official Idaho Vacation and Travel Planning Guide
contains details about traveling around Idaho via train, airplane and bus.
The Idaho Transportation Department
presents an interactive map travelers can use to get a thorough update of road conditions. Learn whether any roadwork, traffic accidents, weather problems or other circumstances could affect your travels.
The National Weather Service
provides weather watches, advisories and warnings for Idaho. For local weather forecasts, use the “Local forecast” search box on the upper left of the main page.
For a rental car search …
Hotwire.com
has bargains on domestic car rentals from major companies like Avis, Budget and Hertz. Specify the date, time of pickup and location, and they’ll find the best deal. Warning: you’ll learn which of the three companies you’re renting from only after you accept the price.
CarRentals.com
compares car rental rates from more than 10 major companies, including Budget, Alamo and Thrifty. The search engine is quick and easy to use.
For buses …
Greyhound
buses service several cities in Idaho. Get schedules, routes and fare information for your bus trip.
For RV rental …
Kampgrounds of America
(KOA) recommends a “KOA Preferred” RV rental center in Idaho, and also provides contact information for national rental services like Cruise America and El Monte RV.
For trains …
Thunder Mountain Line
showcases the multiple views that Idaho tourists can enjoy when they take a scenic train ride. Learn about the trips available and view train schedules here.
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