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 Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to Ketchum departs from Seattle and takes around 1h 46m.

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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car, 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 Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to Ketchum departs from Seattle and takes around 1h 46m.

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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Jackson.

Airports near Ketchum

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

Airlines serving Ketchum

Lufthansa
Good (8,198 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,559 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,177 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,036 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,499 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,258 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,647 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,739 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,657 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,103 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,951 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,497 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,427 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,813 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,986 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,472 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,298 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,904 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,667 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,221 reviews)
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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 111% 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, 145 reviews)
$292+
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Limelight Hotel Ketchum
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, 153 reviews)
$371+
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Wood River Inn & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 491 reviews)
$194+
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Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Hailey Sun Valley
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 46 reviews)
$195+
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Sun Valley Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 151 reviews)
$313+
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Best Western Tyrolean Lodge
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 629 reviews)
$217+
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Renting a car in Ketchum

Renting a car in Ketchum costs $68 per day, on average, or $137 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 11% cheaper than airport locations in Ketchum.

Expect to pay $4.35 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 $52.24 and $69.65.

Renting a car in Ketchum costs $68 per day, on average, or $137 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 11% cheaper than airport locations in Ketchum.

Expect to pay $4.35 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 $52.24 and $69.65.

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