Sun Valley travel guide
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You're Going to Love Sun Valley
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.
Where to Eat in Sun Valley
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.
When to visit Sun Valley
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″.
How to Get to Sun Valley
Plane
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 United Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to Sun Valley departs from Seattle and takes around 1h 31m.
Car
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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Budget, among others, in Boise.
Airports near Sun Valley
Airlines serving Sun Valley
Where to stay in popular areas of Sun Valley
Most booked hotels in Sun Valley
Renting a car in Sun Valley
Renting a car in Sun Valley costs $68 per day, on average, or $136 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, 12% 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.