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 among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Jackson deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Jackson
If you’re looking for affordable options, Snake River Grill (84 E. Broadway) and Trio An American Bistro (45 South Glenwood Street) 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 9 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Jackson include American Airlines, Copa Airlines and Lufthansa. The shortest domestic flight to Jackson departs from Seattle and takes around 2h.
Car
Another option to get to Jackson is to pick up a car rental from Salt Lake City, which is about 196 miles from Jackson. You’ll find branches of NU Car and Fox, among others, in Salt Lake City.
Airlines serving Jackson
Where to stay in Jackson
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Antler Inn and SpringHill Suites by Marriott Jackson Hole.
Where to stay in popular areas of Jackson
Most booked hotels in Jackson
Renting a car in Jackson
Renting a car in Jackson costs $82 per day, on average, or $165 if you want to rent if for 2 days. National, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Alamo 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 1225 Highway 22, which is 1 mile from the city center.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 12% cheaper than airport locations in Jackson.
Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Jackson is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium rental cars (Nissan Maxima or similar) are, on average, 79% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Jackson
Compact
4 Adults, 2 Bags
$49/day
Intermediate SUV
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$50/day