Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Ketchum travel guide

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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. Airlines that fly from the United States to Ketchum include United Airlines, Aeromexico and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Ketchum departs from Seattle and takes around 1h 33m.

Car

Another option to get to Ketchum is to pick up a car rental from Boise, which is about 92 miles from Ketchum. You’ll find branches of Turo and Hertz, among others, in Boise.

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, Aeromexico and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Ketchum departs from Seattle and takes around 1h 33m.

Car

Another option to get to Ketchum is to pick up a car rental from Boise, which is about 92 miles from Ketchum. You’ll find branches of Turo and Hertz, among others, in Boise.

Airports near Ketchum

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

Airlines serving Ketchum

Lufthansa
Good (7,213 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,373 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,146 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,661 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,959 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,841 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,864 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,466 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,289 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,605 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,424 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,738 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,420 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,316 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,327 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,004 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,251 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (8,039 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (912 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,810 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 87% 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, 147 reviews)
$443+
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Knob Hill Inn
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 128 reviews)
$276+
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Silver Creek Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (9, 639 reviews)
$159+
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Hailey Sun Valley
2 stars
Excellent (9.3, 46 reviews)
$223+
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Wood River Inn & Suite
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 455 reviews)
$184+
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Hotel Ketchum
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 248 reviews)
$256+
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Renting a car in Ketchum

Renting a car in Ketchum costs $285 per day, on average, or $571 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, 76% more expensive than at Hailey Sun Valley-Friedman.

Expect to pay $3.48 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 $41.79 and $55.72.

Renting a car in Ketchum costs $285 per day, on average, or $571 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, 76% more expensive than at Hailey Sun Valley-Friedman.

Expect to pay $3.48 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 $41.79 and $55.72.

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