With a population of 1,422, Sun Valley is a must-see destination in Idaho, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Sun Valley deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Trail Creek Cabin (300 Trail Creek Road) and The Ram Restaurant (1 Sun Valley Road) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Sun Valley in July, when the average temperature is 62.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 80.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 5 °F, with an average temperature of 17.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 2.5″. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Sun Valley, with an average rainfall of 0.7″.
When flying to Sun Valley, you’ll arrive at Hailey Sun Valley-Friedman (SUN), which is located 13 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Sun Valley include Aeromexico, Delta and KLM. The shortest domestic flight to Sun Valley departs from San Francisco and takes around 1h 48m.
Another option to get to Sun Valley is to pick up a car rental from Boise, which is about 93 miles from Sun Valley. You’ll find branches of Budget and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Boise.
Renting a car in Sun Valley costs $71 per day, on average, or $142 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 15% more expensive than at Hailey Sun Valley-Friedman.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Sun Valley (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Sun Valley is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 76% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.