Rideshare & Ground Transport
Uber & Lyft Pickup at Boise Airport
Rideshare pickup at BOI is not always at the arrivals curb — most airports now route Uber and Lyft to a dedicated lot or garage. Here is exactly where to go, how to get there, and how to keep the fare reasonable.
Where to get picked up at BOI
UUber Pickup Zone
Upper curb, east end of terminal — sheltered Rideshare Pick-Up Area
LLyft Pickup Zone
Same upper curb sheltered Rideshare Pick-Up Area, east end
In the app
Search 'Boise Airport (BOI)'; follow in-app rideshare wayfinding signs to the upper curb east end sheltered zone
How to find the rideshare zone
After collecting bags, take the escalator up to the second-floor rotunda, exit through the rotunda door, and follow the curb to the right to the sheltered Rideshare Pick-Up Area marked with signs.
Cell Phone Lot
Free Cell Phone Waiting Lot at 2950 S. Curtis Road, adjacent to the Economy/Shuttle Lot — 30-minute limit; individual stalls (no more pulling forward in a queue); tripled in size since 2024; about 5–7 minutes from the terminal. Cell phone lot details →
Avoiding surge pricing at BOI
When surge peaks: Surge peaks Friday afternoons and Sunday evenings; Boise State football home Saturdays (autumn) and ski season weekends at Sun Valley drive higher demand; driver supply is smaller than major metros.
Wait tip
Request the ride only after you have claimed luggage and reached the shelter — this prevents the driver from sitting at the curb and receiving a fine.
Compare your options
Rideshare is usually the fastest door-to-door option, but it is not always the cheapest — especially during surge.
| Option | Best for | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|
| Rideshare Uber / Lyft | Door-to-door convenience, groups with bags, no cash needed | Surge pricing on busy evenings & events; long walk to pickup lot |
| Taxi Metered cab | Predictable metered fare during surge, no app required | Often more expensive off-peak; cash sometimes required |
| Transit Train / bus | Lowest cost option, immune to surge pricing and traffic | Not available at every airport; less practical with luggage |
For full ground-transport options at BOI including rental cars and public transit, see the BOI Getting Around guide.
Know exactly when to leave for BOI
Add your rideshare pickup time to the Leave-By calculator — it factors in current TSA wait times, so you hit the zone with time to spare.
Calculate leave-by time →