2026 Per Diem Calculator for Idaho

Planning a business trip to Idaho

A trip within Idaho can have different lodging allowances depending on where the work takes place. Use the applicable city rate as a planning benchmark, then check your corporate travel policy before committing to a hotel or extending the stay.

Where business travelers stay in Idaho

For a trip involving Boise, Coeur d'Alene, and Idaho Falls, compare the city-specific rate with the meeting address, arrival time, and ground-transport plan; the most practical hotel is not always the lowest-priced option.

Conferences, meetings, and company offsites

When an agenda combines client meetings, a conference, or an offsite in Idaho, choose the rate for the actual overnight location rather than a nearby market. Confirm the venue, airport, and hotel plan before the trip so attendees are working from the same assumptions.

Using per diem and documenting expenses

Per diem is an allowance framework, not a substitute for an employer’s rules. Treat each qualifying business expense according to your policy, retain supporting documentation when required, and submit an expense report with the business purpose and trip details your organization requests.

Top Industries:

• Agriculture: Major producer of potatoes, wheat, and hops, with a significant agricultural sector.
• Technology: Growing tech industry with a focus on software development and high-tech manufacturing.
• Manufacturing: Includes semiconductor manufacturing, machinery, and electronics.
• Healthcare: Includes hospitals and healthcare services with a focus on medical care and research.
• Tourism: Attractions include outdoor recreation, natural parks, and historical sites.
• Forestry and Logging: Significant industry involving the management and harvesting of timber.
• Education: Home to institutions like Boise State University, which contributes to research and education.
• Mining: Includes production of minerals and metals, with mining operations across the state.
• Retail: Includes a mix of national and local retailers.
• Energy: Involves both traditional and renewable energy sources, including hydroelectric power.

Some of the Biggest Companies:

• Micron Technology (Boise): A major producer of semiconductor memory products.
• Albertsons (Boise): Operates grocery stores and supermarkets across the western U.S.
• Idaho Power (Boise): Provides electricity and energy services.
• WinCo Foods (Boise): Operates grocery stores with a focus on low prices.
• J.R. Simplot Company (Boise): A major agribusiness and food processing company.
• Boise Cascade (Boise): Provides wood products and building materials.
• Idaho National Laboratory (Idaho Falls): Engages in nuclear energy research and development.

Givens Pursley LLP (Boise): Provides legal services.