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DriggsDriggs, Idaho
Base here 2–3 nights if you want the quiet side of the Tetons: cheaper beds than Jackson, 45 min from the park gate.
Driggs is a small Teton Valley town on the Idaho side of the Tetons, about 33 mi (53 km) and 45 min by car from Jackson, Wyoming. It works as a lower-cost base for Grand Teton and Yellowstone, for fly-fishing and river floats on the Teton River, and for winter snowmobile tours. You need a car: downtown is a few blocks, everything else is spread along Highway 33.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Jun–Sep for hiking, river and ballooning; Dec–Mar for snowmobiling and skiing at Grand Targhee
- avoid Apr–May mud season (many outfitters closed); check winter road conditions on Teton Pass and Highway 33
- Airports
- JAC · IDA
- Nights
- 2–3
Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Driggs911 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Teton County Sheriff (non-emergency)208-354-2323
- Road conditions (Idaho 511)511
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Driggs, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyDriggs is a low-crime small town; the real risks are winter driving over Teton Pass, wildlife on the roads at dawn and dusk…
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance · 208-354-2323 Teton County Sheriff (non-emergency) · 511 Road conditions (Idaho 511)
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportJAC Jackson Hole Airport (About 68 km (42 mi), roughly 1 h by car over Teton Pass; small, few flights, weather delays.).JAC Jackson Hole Airport (About 42 mi (68 km), roughly 1 h by car over Teton Pass; small, few flights, weather delays.).
- Getting aroundA car is effectively required.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee or a milkshake at a Main Street counter$4–9
- Sit-down mealBurger or Mexican plate, sit-down$15–28
- Street or quick mealDiner breakfast$12–20
- BeerDraught beer at a bar$6–9
- Budget bedWhole-house rental (up to 6), a night, per roomUS$250
- Mid-range bedSimple motel room, a night, per roomUS$150
- High-end bedSimple motel room, a night, per roomUS$240
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$90 · Mid US$170 · High US$320
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- JAC Jackson Hole Airport (About 68 km (42 mi), roughly 1 h by car over Teton Pass; small, few flights, weather delays.) · IDA Idaho Falls Regional Airport (About 120 km (75 mi), roughly 1 h 20 min–1 h 30 min by car via US-20 and ID-33.)JAC Jackson Hole Airport (About 42 mi (68 km), roughly 1 h by car over Teton Pass; small, few flights, weather delays.) · IDA Idaho Falls Regional Airport (About 75 mi (120 km), roughly 1 h 20 min–1 h 30 min by car via US-20 and ID-33.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
Feb
Best
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
Mar
Best
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Apr
Avoid
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
May
Avoid
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Jun
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jul
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Aug
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Sep
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Oct
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Nov
not flagged
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Dec
Best
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
Best: Jun–Sep, Dec–Mar. Avoid: Apr–May. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)), coolest Jan (−13°C (9°F)9°F (−13°C) low), wettest May (10 rain days), driest Jul (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Driggs: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
−13°C (9°F)9°F (−13°C)
9 rd
Feb
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
−11°C (12°F)12°F (−11°C)
8 rd
Mar
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
−7°C (19°F)19°F (−7°C)
9 rd
Apr
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
9 rd
May
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
10 rd
Jun
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
8 rd
Jul
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
6 rd
Aug
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
6 rd
Sep
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
6 rd
Oct
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
7 rd
Nov
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C)
9 rd
Dec
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
−13°C (9°F)9°F (−13°C)
10 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
A car is effectively required. Downtown Driggs is walkable in 10 minutes, but trailheads, river put-ins, Tetonia and the Wyoming border are all a drive. No useful public transit; taxis and rideshare are thin, so book shuttles with outfitters in advance. Winter tyres or AWD are worth it from November to March.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 45 min
WY-22 over Teton Pass, then US-26/89
Town square, museums and the park gateway; go early, parking fills in summer.
Grand Teton National Park
goDoor to door: About 1 h 15 min to Moose
WY-22 to Jackson, then US-191 north to Moose
A full day minimum; the entrance fee is per vehicle, so carpool.
Yellowstone National Park
overnightDoor to door: 2.5–3 h to the south entrance
Via Jackson and US-191 through the south entrance
Too far for a comfortable return day; sleep in the park or West Yellowstone.
Rexburg
goDoor to door: About 1 h
ID-33 west to US-20
College town with food and services; combine with Idaho Falls.
Door to door: About 1 h 20 min
ID-33 west to US-20 west
Bigger airport, river walk and a wider choice of hotels.
Island Park
overnightDoor to door: About 1 h 30 min
ID-33 north to ID-32, then US-20 north
Gateway to the Henry's Fork and the west side of Yellowstone.
Ashton, Idaho
goDoor to door: About 1 h
ID-32 west, then ID-47 north
Mesa Falls and the Teton Scenic Byway; combine with a snowmobile tour.
Dubois, Idaho
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h 30 min
ID-33 west to US-20 west
Small town with a bison and camel ranch; only worth it if you are heading that way.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Downtown Driggs
Walkable Main Street: motels, cafés, the Geotourism Center. Best if you want to park once and eat on foot.
Highway 33 north (toward Tetonia)
Lodges, RV parks and rentals with open Teton views; 10–15 min drive from Driggs, so a car is essential.
Teton Valley rentals (Victor–Driggs corridor)
Whole-house rentals for groups; 20–30 min to Jackson side of the pass.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $90–140 excl. bed
- Mid
- $150–260 excl. bed
- High
- $300+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Lodge or cabin room1 × 3 nights × US$210 | US$630 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 3 days × US$170 | US$1,020 |
| Car hire, one day, compact1 × US$70 · check | US$70 |
| Grand Teton entry, per vehicle, 7 days1 × US$35 · check | US$35 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$20 | US$40 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$180 |
| Trip total≈ US$329 per person per day, bed included | US$1,975 |
2026 estimate in US dollars; flights, park passes and guided tours excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee or a milkshake at a Main Street counter | $4–9 |
| Diner breakfast | $12–20 |
| Burger or Mexican plate, sit-down | $15–28 |
| Draught beer at a bar | $6–9 |
| Kayak or canoe, one daycheck; deluxe packages with shuttle cost more | $60–115 |
| Scenic flight, per flightcheck; price depends on aircraft and passenger count | $395–850 |
| Balloon flight, per personcheck | $250–325 |
| Snowmobile tour, per drivercheck; passengers pay less | $200–400 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Teton Pass (WY-22) closes in winter storms and for avalanche control: check WYDOT 511 before committing.
- Cell coverage drops in the national forest and along the Teton River; download offline maps.
- Wildlife on the roads at dawn and dusk: moose and deer on Highway 33.
- Altitude is about 1,860 m (6,100 ft): hydrate on day one.Altitude is about 6,100 ft (1,860 m): hydrate on day one.
- Many outfitters run May–September only; winter tours run roughly mid-December to end of March.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
- Teton County Sheriff (non-emergency)
- 208-354-2323
- Road conditions (Idaho 511)
- 511
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Teton County Sheriff (non-emergency)208-354-2323
- Road conditions (Idaho 511)511
Embassy
No embassies in Driggs; nearest consulates are in Denver and Salt Lake City, embassies in Washington, DC.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Driggs → Jackson, Wyoming by car: about 53 km (33 mi), 45 min over Teton Pass (check winter closures)about 33 mi (53 km), 45 min over Teton Pass (check winter closures)
- Driggs → Grand Teton south entrance area: about 1 h 15 min to Moose
- Driggs → Idaho Falls airport: about 120 km (75 mi), 1 h 20 min–1 h 30 minabout 75 mi (120 km), 1 h 20 min–1 h 30 min
Say or show
- Where is the trailhead? — Where is the trailhead?
- Is Teton Pass open? — Is the pass open?
- Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
- I have a reservation. — I have a reservation.
Carry cash for small outfitters and rural cafés; cards work in town.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Driggs. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Jun–Sep for hiking, river and ballooning; Dec–Mar for snowmobiling and skiing at Grand Targhee · avoid Apr–May mud season (many outfitters closed); check winter road conditions on Teton Pass and Highway 33 · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 8 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for JAC and IDA: last sensible arrival times, winter pass closures, taxi and shuttle fallbacks.
- Four walking anchors in Driggs: Main Street, the Geotourism Center, City Center Gallery and the river put-in.
- Place pages with verified hours and cutoffs (Teton Valley Museum, Corner Drug, Grand Teton Distillery) and eat pages with last orders.
- Winter fixtures: Teton Pass status, snowmobile tour cutoffs and Grand Targhee access.
Sources
- officialCity of Driggs
- officialTeton County Idaho recreation and Geotourism Center
- officialTeton Valley Museum
- officialVisit Idaho
- officialIdaho Transportation Department — 511
- secondaryWikivoyage: Driggs, revision 5194544 (CC BY-SA 4.0)