Passenger terminalConcourses B and C
3201 W Airport Way, Boise, ID 83705FAA rank #60 · Medium hub
BOIBoise
Boise
Guide reviewed September 1, 2026
The short answer
BOI is compact, but terminal construction makes parking the variable. Check live availability before driving in; the $10 Economy Lot remains the safest value fallback.
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Security peakEarly mornings, Monday and Friday travel banks, Sunday evenings, holidays, and Boise event weekends
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Security
What you’re walking into
BOI strongly recommends arriving two hours early. TSA PreCheck and CLEAR operate at the checkpoint; construction and close-in parking capacity can add time before screening.
Check live security wait times before leaving ↗TSA PreCheck● Yes
CLEAR● Yes
Global Entry● No
Mobile Passport● No
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Official parking
What it costs
Economy shuttle lot$10/day24/7 shuttle about every 15 minutes
Long-term surface$17/day
East Garage$20/dayCovered
Main Garage$23/dayCovered
Valet$28/day
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Ground transportation
Don’t stand at the wrong curb
Uber and Lyft pickup is at the east end of the upper curb. Most other ground transportation is on the lower roadway outside baggage claim.
Rental counters are in the terminal near baggage claim, with vehicles in the adjacent garage/ready-return area.
BOI has one terminal with Concourses B and C connected after the central checkpoint; walking is the normal transfer method.
BOI cell-phone waiting lotBeside the Economy Lot; 5–7 minutes from the terminal2950 S Curtis Road, Boise, ID 83705
The free lot at 2950 South Curtis Road is beside the Economy Lot and about 5–7 minutes from the terminal.
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Airport hotels
Sleep close. Leave the car.
BOI has no hotel inside or directly connected to the terminal. Several hotels along Airport Way are within one mile and provide scheduled or on-request shuttles.
Inside or airport-connected
None at this airportPark-and-fly
Confirm terms before bookingHoliday Inn Express & Suites Boise Airport
- Airport ride
- Complimentary airport shuttle; confirm current hours
- Parking
- Extended parking requires an eligible package
Hampton Inn Boise–Airport
- Airport ride
- Complimentary airport shuttle; verify pickup procedure
- Parking
- Book a rate that explicitly includes trip parking
Best Western Vista Inn at the Airport
- Airport ride
- Complimentary airport shuttle; confirm operating window
- Parking
- Package parking duration is shown at reservation
Hotel information reviewed September 2, 2026. Confirm current shuttle hours, parking terms, and package availability before booking.
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Airport essentials
Everything else worth knowing
Free Wi-Fi● Yes
USO lounge● No
Pet relief● Yes
EV chargingEight chargers are in the northeast corner of the West Garage—four on Level 2 and four on Level 3—with no extra charging fee.
SmokingSmoking is prohibited inside the terminal.
OvernightThe public pre-security terminal is open 24/7, but checkpoint and concession hours follow flight operations.
Sources & freshness
Trust the facts. Check the source.
Guide information reviewed September 1, 2026. For today’s operations, rates, and hours, use the live links and official sources below.
BOI security↗BOI parking rates↗BOI ground transportation↗BOI airport map↗BOI airport homepage↗