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Voykit pocket guide · United States

Dubois

Dubois, Idaho

Skip unless you need a quiet stop on US-20 between Idaho Falls and Yellowstone: 30 minutes, no major sights, one diner.

Dubois is a farming town of about 680 people on US-20, 50 minutes north of Idaho Falls and 1.5 hours from Yellowstone's west entrance. It has a gas station, a diner and a library. Most travellers pass through without stopping. If you need a break from driving, grab a burger at Ike's 66 and move on.

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Country
United States
Local name
Dubois, Idaho
Best months
Jun–Sep
Avoid
Dec–Feb (snow, limited services)
Stay
0 nights

Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.

Essentials

Currency
USD
Money
Currency is the US dollar (USD, $). Cards and phone payments work almost everywhere; carry a little cash for tips and small vendors.
Daily spend
Budget $30–50 (just a meal and gas) (estimate; check)
SIM and data
AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.
Emergency
Police 911 · Clark County Sheriff 208-374-5303
Plugs
Types A, B · 120 V · 60 Hz · Chargers are dual-voltage; hair dryers and straighteners from 230 V countries need a converter.
Tipping
Sit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.; Bar: US$1–2 per drink or 20% of the tab.; Taxi / ride-hailing: 15–20%, in the app.; Hotel housekeeping: US$3–5 a night.; Porter / valet: US$2–5 per bag or car.; Tour guide: US$10–20 per person for a day tour.; Counter service / tablet prompts: Optional; 0–15%.
Water
Tap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.
Toilets
Free public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations. Rest areas on highways are free.

What things cost

ItemPrice
Burger and fries at Ike's 66$10–15
Gas (regular, per gallon)$3.50–4.50 (check)

Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.

Get in

By air

IDA · Idaho Falls Regional Airport
About 50 min south; rental cars available.

Typical fares

Idaho Falls → Dubois (US-20)
About 50 min, no tolls
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Language, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card

Get around

By car only. US-20 is the main road. Walking is possible along Main Street but there is no public transport.

See and do

Known for

  • Ike's 66 diner
  • Clark County Library
  • Gateway to Yellowstone via US-20

Day trips

WhereHowTime
Yellowstone National Park (West Entrance)US-20 west then north, about 1.5 h1.5 h
Idaho FallsUS-20 south, about 50 min50 min
AshtonUS-20 west, about 30 min30 min
RexburgUS-20 south, about 40 min40 min

Sleep

No lodging in town
Closest motels are in Idaho Falls (50 min south) or Ashton (30 min west).

Language

English everywhere, with strong regional accents; Spanish is the second language in the Southwest, Texas, Florida, California and New York. Some words differ from British English: restroom (toilet), check (bill), gas (petrol), trunk (boot), first floor (ground floor).

  • Measurements are imperial: miles, Fahrenheit, gallons, pounds. 100 km ≈ 62 miles; 30 °C ≈ 86 °F.
  • Small talk with strangers is normal and friendly; it is not a sales tactic.

Etiquette, safety and scams

Etiquette

  • Greeting: Handshake and 'hi, how are you?' — reply 'good, thanks'; avoid: Treating the question as a real health enquiry
  • Restaurants: Tip 18–22% and wait for the check; avoid: Leaving without tipping
  • Personal space: Keep an arm's length in queues; avoid: Standing close to strangers
  • Politics and religion: Listen more than you speak; avoid: Opening with hot-button topics
  • Smoking: Smoke only in marked areas; avoid: Smoking near doors or in parks where banned

Scams and watch-outs

  • No gas station after 21:00 (check).
  • Cell service can be patchy on US-20 between Dubois and Ashton.
  • Winter driving: US-20 can close during storms; carry chains.

Very safe. The main risk is winter driving on US-20.

One and two days

No timed day plan for Dubois yet. Suggested stay: 0 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.

  • Ike's 66 diner
  • Clark County Library
  • Gateway to Yellowstone via US-20

Sources

Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.

Pocket card

Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.

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My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)

No lodging in town; nearest hotels in Idaho Falls or Ashton.

Voykit · checked 2026-09

Printed from Voykit (/dubois-idaho). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.