Jackson travel guide
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You're Going to Love Jackson
With a population of 9 577, Jackson is a must-see destination in Wyoming, United States. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Jackson has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Jackson
Tours
Nature & Outdoor Activities
Activities
Where to Eat in Jackson
If you’re looking for affordable options, Kampai JH (175 Center St) and Gather - Jackson Hole (72 South Glenwood) are great picks.
When to visit Jackson
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Jackson in July, when the average temperature is 60.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 5 °F, with an average temperature of 15.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 1.8″. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Jackson, with an average rainfall of 0.9″.
How to Get to Jackson
Plane
When flying to Jackson, you’ll arrive at Jackson Hole (JAC), which is located 14 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Jackson include United Airlines, Delta and American Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Jackson departs from San Diego and takes around 4h 53m.
Car
Another option to get to Jackson is to pick up a car rental from Salt Lake City, which is about 316 km from Jackson. You’ll find branches of Fox and Drive Rental Cars, among others, in Salt Lake City.
Airlines serving Jackson
Where to stay in Jackson
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include SpringHill Suites by Marriott Jackson Hole and Flat Creek Inn.
Where to stay in popular areas of Jackson
Most booked hotels in Jackson
Renting a car in Jackson
Renting a car in Jackson costs $80 per day, on average, or $241 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Budget and Thrifty are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Jackson is the Hertz branch at 1250 E Airport Road, which is 2 km from the city center.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 18% cheaper than airport locations in Jackson.
Expect to pay $4.77 per gallon in Jackson (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $57.24 and $76.31. The most frequently booked car type in Jackson is Full-size (Chevrolet Suburban or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Honda Civic or similar) are, on average, 43% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Jackson
Open air all terrain
5 Adults, 2 Bags
$56/day
Open air all terrain
5 Adults, 2 Bags
$56/day