Best Hardware Stores in Idaho
29 stores compared · avg 4.3★ · 33,523 reviews · updated May 2026
Idaho has 11 locally-owned and franchise hardware stores plus 18 big-box locations across 3 national chains (Lowe's, Home Depot, Harbor Freight). Together they hold an average Google rating of 4.3 stars from 33,523 customer reviews. The highest-rated locally-owned option is Ace Hardware.
Local & Specialty Hardware Stores in Idaho
Independently-owned hardware stores and co-op franchises (Ace, True Value, etc.) — the places with unique inventory and local know-how.
| Store | Rating | Reviews | City | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ace Hardware | 4.6★ | 873 | Missoula | Visit | View → |
| B's Ace Hardware | 4.6★ | 576 | Boise | Visit | View → |
| True Value Hardware | 4.5★ | 614 | Nampa | Visit | View → |
| Dan's Ace Hardware | 4.4★ | 504 | Rexburg | Visit | View → |
| Glacer Ace Hardware | 4.7★ | 318 | Kalispell | Visit | View → |
| Ace Hardware | 4.5★ | 360 | Idaho Falls | Visit | View → |
| Ace Hardware | 4.5★ | 333 | Boise | Visit | View → |
| Rocknack's Hardware Plus | 4.7★ | 224 | Idaho Falls | Visit | View → |
| True Value | 4.4★ | 111 | Boise | Visit | View → |
| Hunter's Ace Hardware | 4.5★ | 67 | Boise | Visit | View → |
| Ace Hardware | 3.9★ | 33 | Kalispell | Visit | View → |
All Local & Specialty Stores
Ace Hardware
4.6★ · 873 reviews · Missoula
B's Ace Hardware
4.6★ · 576 reviews · Boise
True Value Hardware
4.5★ · 614 reviews · Nampa
Dan's Ace Hardware
4.4★ · 504 reviews · Rexburg
Glacer Ace Hardware
4.7★ · 318 reviews · Kalispell
Ace Hardware
4.5★ · 360 reviews · Idaho Falls
Ace Hardware
4.5★ · 333 reviews · Boise
Rocknack's Hardware Plus
4.7★ · 224 reviews · Idaho Falls
True Value
4.4★ · 111 reviews · Boise
Hunter's Ace Hardware
4.5★ · 67 reviews · Boise
Ace Hardware
3.9★ · 33 reviews · Kalispell
Big-Box Hardware Chains in Idaho
National chains with multiple locations across Idaho. One row per brand — click the top-rated location for details.
| Brand | Locations | Avg Rating | Total Reviews | Top-rated location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowe's | 6 | 4.0★ | 12,355 | Lowe's, Nampa · 4.1★ → |
| Home Depot | 6 | 4.1★ | 10,570 | The Home Depot, Nampa · 4.2★ → |
| Harbor Freight | 6 | 4.4★ | 6,585 | Harbor Freight Tools, Boise · 4.4★ → |
Hardware Stores in Nearby Cities in Idaho
Frequently Asked Questions
How many hardware stores are in Idaho?
Idaho has 11 locally-owned and franchise hardware stores plus 18 big-box locations across 3 national chains (Lowe's, Home Depot, Harbor Freight), with an average Google rating of 4.3 stars.
What is the top-rated locally-owned hardware store in Idaho?
Ace Hardware in Missoula is currently the highest-rated locally-owned or franchise hardware store in Idaho, at 4.6 stars from 873 reviews.
Which big-box hardware chains operate in Idaho?
Lowe's (6 locations), Home Depot (6 locations), Harbor Freight (6 locations).