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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.

basic guide: no trip line yet
3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
Map
More ways in
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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  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Driggs911 ▾
  • Police, fire, ambulance911
  • Teton County Sheriff (non-emergency)208-354-2323
  • Road conditions (Idaho 511)511

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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.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

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.

Teton Valley views of the Grand TetonTeton River kayaking and fly-fishingSnowmobile tours into Yellowstone and Targhee National ForestBalloon and scenic flightsCorner Drug soda fountain
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.)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Best

    −2°C (28°F)

  2. Feb

    Best

    1°C (34°F)

  3. Mar

    Best

    6°C (43°F)

  4. Apr

    Avoid

    12°C (54°F)

  5. May

    Avoid

    18°C (64°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    23°C (73°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    28°C (82°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    28°C (82°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    22°C (72°F)

  10. Oct

    not flagged

    14°C (57°F)

  11. Nov

    not flagged

    4°C (39°F)

  12. Dec

    Best

    −2°C (28°F)

Best: Jun–Sep, Dec–Mar. Avoid: Apr–May. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (28°C (82°F)), coolest Jan (−13°C (9°F) low), wettest May (10 rain days), driest Jul (6). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Driggs: next 7 days

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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)

−13°C (9°F)

9 rd

Feb

1°C (34°F)

−11°C (12°F)

8 rd

Mar

6°C (43°F)

−7°C (19°F)

9 rd

Apr

12°C (54°F)

−2°C (28°F)

9 rd

May

18°C (64°F)

2°C (36°F)

10 rd

Jun

23°C (73°F)

6°C (43°F)

8 rd

Jul

28°C (82°F)

8°C (46°F)

6 rd

Aug

28°C (82°F)

8°C (46°F)

6 rd

Sep

22°C (72°F)

3°C (37°F)

6 rd

Oct

14°C (57°F)

−2°C (28°F)

7 rd

Nov

4°C (39°F)

−8°C (18°F)

9 rd

Dec

−2°C (28°F)

−13°C (9°F)

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, not ride time

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

go

Door 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

overnight

Door 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

go

Door 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

overnight

Door 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

go

Door 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

caution

Door 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

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
$90–140 excl. bed
Mid
$150–260 excl. bed
High
$300+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Lodge or cabin room1 × 3 nights × US$210US$630
Food, local transport, entries2 × 3 days × US$170US$1,020
Car hire, one day, compact1 × US$70 · checkUS$70
Grand Teton entry, per vehicle, 7 days1 × US$35 · checkUS$35
eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$20US$40
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeUS$180
Trip total≈ US$329 per person per day, bed includedUS$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

Driggs is a low-crime small town; the real risks are winter driving over Teton Pass, wildlife on the roads at dawn and dusk, and cold-water river trips without a guide.
  • 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.
  • 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)
  • 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 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

  1. 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. 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 8 day-trips, door to door
  6. 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Airport-to-bed contract for JAC and IDA: last sensible arrival times, winter pass closures, taxi and shuttle fallbacks.
  2. Four walking anchors in Driggs: Main Street, the Geotourism Center, City Center Gallery and the river put-in.
  3. Place pages with verified hours and cutoffs (Teton Valley Museum, Corner Drug, Grand Teton Distillery) and eat pages with last orders.
  4. Winter fixtures: Teton Pass status, snowmobile tour cutoffs and Grand Targhee access.

Sources