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 October
Estimated hotel price
$239
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ketchum in October
Estimated hotel price
$239
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 Delta, Air France and Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to Ketchum departs from San Diego and takes around 3h 54m.

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 Dollar 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 Delta, Air France and Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to Ketchum departs from San Diego and takes around 3h 54m.

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 Dollar and Hertz, among others, in Jackson.

Airlines serving Ketchum

KLM
Good (1,499 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,888 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,406 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,922 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,182 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,572 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,602 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,750 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,559 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,932 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,389 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,497 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,253 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,908 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,179 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (2,986 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,783 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,208 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 81% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ketchum

Most booked hotels in Ketchum

Limelight Hotel Ketchum
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, 153 reviews)
$256+
Knob Hill Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, 139 reviews)
$236+
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Hailey Sun Valley
2 stars
Excellent (9.3, 46 reviews)
$163+
Wood River Inn & Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 484 reviews)
$171+
Hotel Ketchum
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 265 reviews)
$152+
Sun Valley Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 153 reviews)
$220+

Renting a car in Ketchum

Renting a car in Ketchum costs $75 per day, on average, or $150 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, 36% more expensive than at Hailey Sun Valley-Friedman.

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 $75 per day, on average, or $150 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, 36% more expensive than at Hailey Sun Valley-Friedman.

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.