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.
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.
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″.
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 American Airlines, Copa Airlines and Lufthansa. The shortest domestic flight to Jackson departs from Seattle and takes around 1h 58m.
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 NU Car and Hertz, among others, in Salt Lake City.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Antler Inn and SpringHill Suites by Marriott Jackson Hole.
Renting a car in Jackson costs $105 per day, on average, or $210 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 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 2% cheaper than airport locations in Jackson.
Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. 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, 81% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.