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, Roundhouse (Midway up Bald Mountain) and Ida Thai (310 Main St S) are great picks.

When to visit Ketchum

Ketchum in April
Estimated hotel price
$237
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ketchum in April
Estimated hotel price
$237
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 United Airlines, Delta and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Ketchum departs from Seattle and takes around 1h 38m.

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 Turo and Thrifty, 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 United Airlines, Delta and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Ketchum departs from Seattle and takes around 1h 38m.

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 Turo and Thrifty, among others, in Jackson.

Airports near Ketchum

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

Airlines serving Ketchum

Lufthansa
Good (8,086 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,530 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,064 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,425 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,972 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,248 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,613 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,873 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,593 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,848 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,244 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,415 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,562 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,549 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,870 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,942 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,485 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,251 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,845 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 $37 to $1,076 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Ketchum are about 156% 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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Knob Hill Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.5, 138 reviews)
$268+
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Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Hailey Sun Valley
2 stars
Excellent (9.4, 46 reviews)
$227+
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Limelight Hotel Ketchum
4 stars
Excellent (9, 153 reviews)
$491+
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Sun Valley Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9, 152 reviews)
$379+
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Wood River Inn & Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 481 reviews)
$215+
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Best Western Tyrolean Lodge
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 615 reviews)
$175+
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Renting a car in Ketchum

Renting a car in Ketchum costs $71 per day, on average, or $142 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 10% cheaper than airport locations in Ketchum.

Expect to pay $4.47 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 $53.60 and $71.47.

Renting a car in Ketchum costs $71 per day, on average, or $142 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 10% cheaper than airport locations in Ketchum.

Expect to pay $4.47 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 $53.60 and $71.47.

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