Jackson, Wyoming is pure mountain country and if you truly want to make the most out of your time there, then a car is absolutely necessary. A rental car unlocks all of the beautiful neighboring countryside such as Grand Teton National Park, which is just 5 miles outside of town. Another great option for visitors is the Shoshone National Forest, which is 56 miles away.
For travelers with flights landing at Jackson Hole Airport, you can find the rental car desks in the Arrivals Hall of the airport. Additionally, there are shuttle buses outside of the main terminal exit to take visitors to off-site rental car companies.
Jackson is undoubtedly a winter sports utopia with three ski resorts in its immediate vicinity. However, this means that the snow can be quite heavy at certain times of year, so drivers should take care when driving during heavy snowfall. It is easy to lose control of your car in such weather conditions and drivers who are not confident should drive a bit slower than they normally would.
Rush hour traffic is a fortunately a very mild affair in Jackson, so drivers truly don’t have much to worry about. The brief rush hour typically starts around 8:00 a.m. and lasts only until 9:00 a.m. most mornings. In the afternoon, there is another brief period of traffic from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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Intermediate rental cars in Jackson are around 19% cheaper than other car types, on average
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One car rental company which has updated their car rental health and safety policies due to COVID-19 to make sure vehicles are clean and disinfected is Alamo
On average a hire car in Jackson costs C$ 101 per day.
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Budget (C$ 66/day), Alamo (C$ 75/day) and Avis (C$ 133/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Budget 1250 E Airport Rd 83001 (14 kilometers from city center).
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental companies in Jackson are Enterprise (9.2, 90 reviews), Dollar (8.5, 103 reviews), and Alamo (8.2, 231 reviews).
The average gas price in Jackson is C$ 5.77 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between C$ 69 and C$ 92, depending on the car size.
Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Jackson.
The only car rental company onsite at Jackson Hole airport is Alamo.
The only car rental company that offers shuttle or pick-up services from Jackson Hole airport to off-airport locations is Alamo.
A Intermediate car rental in Jackson costs C$ 127 per day, on average.
A Compact car rental in Jackson costs C$ 101 per day, on average.
A Full-size car rental in Jackson costs C$ 146 per day, on average.
In Jackson, cars are most frequently rented at Budget 1250 E Airport Rd (14 km from city centre ).
On average a rental car in Jackson costs C$ 706 per week (C$ 101 per day).
On average a rental car in Jackson costs C$ 3,027 per month (C$ 101 per day).
Fans of large cars will rejoice to hear that Jackson is well suited for even the largest of vehicles. The streets are wide and the parking spaces are too. So large trucks, SUVs, and even vans will have no issues fitting onto the streets or into parking spaces. However, if you are planning a long road trip after your time in Jackson, it may be worth considering a fuel-efficient vehicle so you can save on gas expenses.
Speed limits start out at 30 mph in residential areas in Jackson, and in built-up areas they range from 30 to 50 mph. On interstates, the speed limit goes all the way up to 75 or 80 mph on the largest of highways, while on smaller highways the speed limit ranges from 55 to 70 mph.
Drivers will be happy to hear that parking is an absolute breeze in Jackson. There is plenty of streetside parking to be found and there are numerous parking garages dotting the downtown area. Drivers will find that parking is often free and that almost all businesses will have their own private parking for customers, making renting a car convenient and easy.