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

Sun Valley travel guide

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You're Going to Love Sun Valley

With a population of 1,422, Sun Valley is a must-see destination in Idaho, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Sun Valley deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Where to Eat in Sun Valley

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Ram Restaurant (1 Sun Valley Road) and Sun Valley Club (200 Trail Creek Rd.) are great picks.

When to visit Sun Valley

Sun Valley in May
Estimated hotel price
$163
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sun Valley in May
Estimated hotel price
$163
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Sun Valley in July, when the average temperature is 62.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 80.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 5 °F, with an average temperature of 17.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 2.5″. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Sun Valley, with an average rainfall of 0.7″.

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How to Get to Sun Valley

Plane

When flying to Sun Valley, you’ll arrive at Hailey Sun Valley-Friedman (SUN), which is located 13 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Sun Valley include United Airlines, Air France and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Sun Valley departs from Seattle and takes around 1h 33m.

Car

Another option to get to Sun Valley is to pick up a car rental from Boise, which is about 93 miles from Sun Valley. You’ll find branches of Turo and Hertz, among others, in Boise.

Plane

When flying to Sun Valley, you’ll arrive at Hailey Sun Valley-Friedman (SUN), which is located 13 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Sun Valley include United Airlines, Air France and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Sun Valley departs from Seattle and takes around 1h 33m.

Car

Another option to get to Sun Valley is to pick up a car rental from Boise, which is about 93 miles from Sun Valley. You’ll find branches of Turo and Hertz, among others, in Boise.

Airports near Sun Valley

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

Airlines serving Sun Valley

Lufthansa
Good (7,054 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,337 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,854 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,940 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,589 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,703 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,448 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,701 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,222 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,567 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,265 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,985 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (968 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (7,966 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,288 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,418 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (855 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Sun Valley

Most booked hotels in Sun Valley

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Limelight Hotel Ketchum
4 stars
Excellent (9.6, 146 reviews)
$263+
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Silver Creek Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (9, 631 reviews)
$165+
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Sun Valley Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9, 148 reviews)
$299+
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Best Western Tyrolean Lodge
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 584 reviews)
$154+
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Best Western Plus Kentwood Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 294 reviews)
$172+
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Hotel Ketchum
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 245 reviews)
$196+
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Renting a car in Sun Valley

Renting a car in Sun Valley costs $84 per day, on average, or $167 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 $3.41 per gallon in Sun Valley (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Sun Valley, while also 51% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Sun Valley costs $84 per day, on average, or $167 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 $3.41 per gallon in Sun Valley (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Sun Valley, while also 51% cheaper than other types, on average.

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