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. The shortest domestic flight to Ketchum departs from Las Vegas and takes around 3h 47m.

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 Hertz 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. The shortest domestic flight to Ketchum departs from Las Vegas and takes around 3h 47m.

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 Hertz 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 (7,407 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,385 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,360 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,953 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,735 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,924 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,925 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,334 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,143 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,885 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,323 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,365 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,172 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (962 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,559 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (8,016 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,847 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, 148 reviews)
$324+
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Knob Hill Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 133 reviews)
$259+
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Wood River Inn & Suite
2 stars
Excellent (9, 473 reviews)
$158+
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Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Hailey Sun Valley
2 stars
Excellent (9.3, 46 reviews)
$223+
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Sun Valley Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 151 reviews)
$284+
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Silver Creek Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 659 reviews)
$136+
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Renting a car in Ketchum

Renting a car in Ketchum costs $65 per day, on average, or $131 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 1% cheaper than airport locations in Ketchum.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93.

Renting a car in Ketchum costs $65 per day, on average, or $131 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 1% cheaper than airport locations in Ketchum.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93.

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