Airport Hotels
Whether you need a same-night room after a late arrival or want to minimize your door-to-gate time on an early morning flight, BOI has options: 1 on-site hotel connected to the terminal and 4 nearby properties with free 24-hour shuttles. Rates shown are typical starting points — prices change by date and demand.
Yes — Holiday Inn Boise Airport is directly connected to BOI without requiring an outdoor transfer or shuttle.
| Hotel | Rate | Note | Shuttle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holiday Inn Boise Airport | from $90/night | Steps from the terminal (~0.05 miles) — no shuttle needed | — |
The following properties are within 0.5 miles of BOI and operate complimentary airport shuttles. Call from baggage claim and the van is typically there within 10–15 minutes.
| Hotel | Rate | Distance | Shuttle |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Boise Airport | from $100/night | 0.5 mi | ✓ |
| Holiday Inn Express & Suites Boise Airport | from $90/night | 0.5 mi | ✓ |
| Best Western Vista Inn At The Airport | from $80/night | 0.5 mi | ✓ |
| Quality Inn Airport Boise | from $75/night | 0.5 mi | ✓ |
Rates are typical starting points and change by date. A ✓ means a complimentary 24-hour airport shuttle — call the hotel from baggage claim before you head outside.
Rideshare: $10–$15 Uber/Lyft to Boise airport-area hotels. Uber and Lyft pick up at the designated rideshare zone on the arrivals/lower level — follow the in-app pin rather than the street signs, as pickup spots at BOI are managed through the apps.
Hotel shuttles: Holiday Inn is steps from the terminal (~0.05 miles). Holiday Inn Express shuttle runs 4:30 AM–midnight; La Quinta and Quality Inn run on-call 24/7. Pick up is at baggage claim for all properties.
Boise Airport (BOI) is approximately 3 miles from Boise, ID. That translates to roughly 10–20 minutes by car or rideshare, depending on traffic. If you have an early morning flight and want to cut your commute to near-zero, an airport-area hotel with a free shuttle beats the drive in most situations — especially when you factor in parking costs.
For more on ground transport options between BOI and Boise, ID, including taxis, transit, and the cell-phone waiting lot, see the full BOI getting-around guide.
Airport hotels near BOI fill fastest around major holidays, long weekends, and large local events — rates can jump 40–80% in the days before high-demand dates. As a general rule, 2–4 weeks in advance gives you a solid range of options at reasonable prices. For summer travel (June through August) and the Thanksgiving/Christmas window, booking 6–8 weeks out is worth the extra planning.
For same-night stays — the kind you need after a diverted or badly delayed flight — airport hotels are typically the fastest to book and closest to the exit. Having the hotel app downloaded before you travel means you can secure a room before you even reach baggage claim. Rates for same-night walk-in bookings are almost always higher than advance reservations.
Midweek nights (Tuesday and Wednesday) at airport hotels near BOI are reliably cheaper than weekend nights — if your itinerary is flexible, shifting an overnight stay by a day or two can save $30–$70 per night.
Yes — Holiday Inn Boise Airport is connected to BOI without requiring an outdoor transfer.
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Boise Airport and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Boise Airport both offer a complimentary 24-hour airport shuttle — call from baggage claim and the van is typically there within 10–15 minutes.
$10–$15 Uber/Lyft to Boise airport-area hotels. Holiday Inn is steps from the terminal (~0.05 miles). Holiday Inn Express shuttle runs 4:30 AM–midnight; La Quinta and Quality Inn run on-call 24/7. Pick up is at baggage claim for all properties.
Boise Airport (BOI) is about 3 miles from Boise, ID. Driving typically takes 20–45 minutes depending on traffic; rideshare is the most flexible option for short trips downtown.
Airport hotels near BOI book fast around holidays and major events — aim to reserve at least 2–4 weeks in advance for the best rates. For the same-night stays that often follow a delayed or diverted flight, rates spike; having a few options bookmarked in advance helps.
Plan your hotel night around your flight
Use the Leave-By calculator to find the exact time you need to leave the hotel — folding in the BOI security wait, your shuttle time, and a buffer to your gate.
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