Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Ketchum travel guide

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You're Going to Love Ketchum

With a population of 2,689, Ketchum is a must-see destination in Idaho, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Ketchum deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Where to Eat in Ketchum

If you’re looking for affordable options, Ketchum Grill (520 East Avenue) and Enoteca (300 N. Main Street) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Lupo Fine Food and Wine (480 Washington Ave) and Aroma Restaurant (520 Second St E) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Ketchum.

When to visit Ketchum

Ketchum in November
Estimated hotel price
$195
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ketchum in November
Estimated hotel price
$195
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Ketchum in July, when the average temperature is 55.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 77 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is December, when it can get as cold as 1.4 °F, with an average temperature of 15.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 3.7″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Ketchum, with an average rainfall of 0.9″.

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How to Get to Ketchum

Plane

When flying to Ketchum, you’ll arrive at Hailey Sun Valley-Friedman (SUN), which is located 12 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Ketchum include Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and United Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Ketchum departs from San Diego and takes around 2h 24m.

Car

Another option to get to Ketchum is to pick up a car rental from Jackson, which is about 181 miles from Ketchum. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Hertz, among others, in Jackson.

Plane

When flying to Ketchum, you’ll arrive at Hailey Sun Valley-Friedman (SUN), which is located 12 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Ketchum include Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and United Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Ketchum departs from San Diego and takes around 2h 24m.

Car

Another option to get to Ketchum is to pick up a car rental from Jackson, which is about 181 miles from Ketchum. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Hertz, among others, in Jackson.

Airports near Ketchum

TWFTwin Falls Joslin
BOIBoise Air Term. Gowen Fld
SUNHailey Sun Valley-Friedman

Airlines serving Ketchum

Lufthansa
Good (7,502 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,402 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,460 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,971 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,772 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,996 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,987 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,475 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,375 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,650 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,321 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,533 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,333 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,118 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,382 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,134 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (986 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,868 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,582 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,150 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ketchum

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Tamarack Lodge and Best Western Tyrolean Lodge. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Ketchum, with prices from $87 to $655 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Ketchum are about 47% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ketchum

Most booked hotels in Ketchum

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Limelight Hotel Ketchum
4 stars
Excellent (9.5, 149 reviews)
$350+
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Knob Hill Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 133 reviews)
$259+
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Wood River Inn & Suite
2 stars
Excellent (9, 477 reviews)
$157+
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Hotel Ketchum
3 stars
Excellent (9, 254 reviews)
$169+
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Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Hailey Sun Valley
2 stars
Excellent (9.2, 46 reviews)
$196+
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Sun Valley Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 151 reviews)
$254+
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Renting a car in Ketchum

Renting a car in Ketchum costs $60 per day, on average, or $121 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% cheaper than airport locations in Ketchum.

Expect to pay $3.48 per gallon in Ketchum (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $41.79 and $55.72.

Renting a car in Ketchum costs $60 per day, on average, or $121 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% cheaper than airport locations in Ketchum.

Expect to pay $3.48 per gallon in Ketchum (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $41.79 and $55.72.

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