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.
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
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″.
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 Delta, United Airlines and Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to Ketchum departs from San Diego and takes around 3h 52m.
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 Turo, among others, in Jackson.
Airlines serving Ketchum
Where to stay in Ketchum
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 47% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Ketchum
Most booked hotels in Ketchum
Renting a car in Ketchum
Renting a car in Ketchum costs $80 per day, on average, or $159 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, 5% more expensive than at Hailey Sun Valley-Friedman.
Expect to pay $4.81 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 $57.69 and $76.92.