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Jackson, WyomingJackson

Stay 2–3 nights in town for Grand Teton; add 2–3 more if you want Yellowstone, which is a 1.5–2 h drive north.

Weather
see forecast
Currency
USD
Best months
Jun–Sep (hiking, wildlife), late Dec–Mar (skiing)
avoid Apr–May and Nov (many hotels and restaurants close)
Airports
JAC · SLC
Nights
2–3
Not field-verifiedbasic guide
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3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
  • North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
  • North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
  • North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
  • United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
  • United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
  • United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
  • United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.

Jackson is a small town of about 10,000 at the south end of the Jackson Hole valley, 10–15 min from Grand Teton National Park and roughly 1.5–2 h from Yellowstone. Summer and ski season fill every bed and push room rates to resort levels; spring and fall are cheap but half the town closes. Base in town for walkable dining, or in Teton Village for ski-in access.

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Jackson, Wyoming, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • Coffee$4–6
  • Sit-down mealDinner main, mid-range restaurant$22–38
  • Street or quick mealBagel sandwich or burrito lunch$10–16
  • BeerDraft beer in a bar$7–10
  • SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week$15–30
  • Budget bedHostel bed (Teton Village), a night, per personUS$60
  • Mid-range bedMotel double room, a night, per roomUS$220
  • High-end bedMotel double room, a night, per roomUS$380

A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$110 · Mid US$200 · High US$380

Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Grand Teton National Park gatewayTown Square elk-antler archesJackson Hole Mountain Resort skiingNational Elk RefugeNational Museum of Wildlife Art
Airports
JAC Jackson Hole Airport (Inside Grand Teton National Park, about 7 mi / 15 min north of town; year-round flights from Salt Lake City and Denver, seasonal routes from more cities.) · SLC Salt Lake City International (About 307 mi / 5 h drive; the fallback when JAC fares spike.)

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Jackson, Wyoming: next 7 days

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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.

Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

−3°C

−14°C

8 rd

Feb

−1°C

−13°C

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Mar

5°C

−8°C

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Apr

10°C

−3°C

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May

16°C

0°C

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Jun

21°C

3°C

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Jul

26°C

5°C

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Aug

26°C

4°C

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Sep

20°C

0°C

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Oct

13°C

−4°C

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Nov

3°C

−9°C

8 rd

Dec

−3°C

−14°C

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High / low °C · rd = rain days

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

Downtown is walkable in 15 min end to end. START Bus is free within town limits and runs to Teton Village and the National Museum of Wildlife Art; a car is needed for Grand Teton and Yellowstone. Rental cars are at the airport (Avis, Hertz, Enterprise) and two depots downtown.

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Grand Teton National Park

go

Door to door: 15 min to the gate

Drive US-191 north from town; entrance about 10 min away

Buy the $35 vehicle pass or use the America the Beautiful annual pass; go at sunrise for wildlife and clear peaks.

Yellowstone National Park (South Entrance)

overnight

Door to door: 1.5–2 h

Drive US-191/US-89 north through Grand Teton

Too far for a comfortable return day; sleep in the park or in West Yellowstone.

Teton Village and Jackson Hole Mountain Resort

go

Door to door: 20–30 min

START Bus from town, or 15 min drive

Summer tram rides and hiking; winter skiing.

National Elk Refuge

go

Door to door: 5–10 min

Walk or drive just north-east of town

Sleigh rides run roughly Dec–Apr depending on snow.

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Downtown Jackson

Walkable to Town Square, restaurants and bars; most expensive and books out first in summer.

Teton Village

Base of Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, about 15 min drive from town; ski-in access, quiet in summer.

South Highway 89 (motel strip)

Budget motels 1–2 mi south of the square; free START bus into town.

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
$110–170 excl. bed
Mid
$180–300 excl. bed
High
$350+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Motel double room1 × 3 nights × US$220US$660
Food, local transport, entries2 × 3 days × US$200US$1,200
Grand Teton 7-day vehicle pass1 × US$35 · checkUS$35
START Bus day pass (Teton Village)2 × US$8 · checkUS$16
eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$20US$40
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeUS$195
Trip total≈ US$358 per person per day, bed includedUS$2,146

2026 estimate in US dollars; flights and park passes excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Coffee$4–6
Bagel sandwich or burrito lunch$10–16
Dinner main, mid-range restaurant$22–38
Draft beer in a bar$7–10
Snake River float or raft tripcheck$50–300
Horseback ride with mealcheckabout $225
eSIM or data SIM, about a week$15–30

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Very safe for a US resort town; the real risks are altitude on arrival, winter road ice and wildlife on trails and roads. Keep your distance from bison, elk and bears, and carry bear spray outside town.
  • Altitude: the town sits near 1,900 m — expect breathlessness and headaches on day one; hydrate and take it easy.
  • Summer weekends sell out weeks ahead and rates double; book before you book flights.
  • Spring and fall: many hotels and restaurants close for the season — confirm yours is open.
  • Wildlife on roads at dawn and dusk; keep 25 yards from bison and elk, 100 yards from bears.
  • Winter driving over Teton Pass (WY-22) can close in storms.

Emergency numbers

Police, fire, ambulance
911

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Emergency

  • Police, fire, ambulance911

Embassy

No embassies in Jackson; nearest consulates are in Denver (check the address).

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • JAC airport → downtown Jackson, shuttle: about $25–35, 15 min (check)
  • START Bus, in-town: free
  • START Bus, town → Teton Village: about $8 day pass (check)

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  • Thank you — Thank you
  • Where is the trailhead? — Where is the trailhead?
  • Is this seat taken? — Is this seat taken?
  • Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
  • Where is the nearest restroom? — Where is the nearest restroom?
  • Do you rent bear spray? — Bear spray — do you rent it?

Tipping: 18–22% at sit-down restaurants, $1–2 a drink, 15–20% taxis.

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Jackson, Wyoming. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Jun–Sep (hiking, wildlife), late Dec–Mar (skiing) · avoid Apr–May and Nov (many hotels and restaurants close) · month by month →
  2. 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 4 day-trips, door to door
  6. 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Airport-to-bed contract for JAC: seasonal shuttle and taxi fallbacks, plus the SLC drive option.
  2. Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: Town Square, Cache St, South Broadway and the motel strip.
  3. Place pages with verified hours and fees (Town Square, Jackson Hole Museum, National Museum of Wildlife Art, National Elk Refuge).
  4. Seasonal closures and hostile-arrival fixtures so gates A–D can go green.

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