Kalispell travel guide

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You're Going to Love Kalispell

With a population of 19,927, Kalispell is a must-see destination in Montana, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Kalispell deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Kalispell

If you’re looking for affordable options, Blue Canyon Kitchen & Tavern - Kalispell (1840 Highway 93 South) and Mercantile Steak & KM Bar (30 2nd St E) are great picks.

When to visit Kalispell

Kalispell in January
Estimated hotel price
$98
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kalispell in January
Estimated hotel price
$98
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Kalispell in July, when the average temperature is 64.4 °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 15.8 °F, with an average temperature of 23 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 2.6″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Kalispell, with an average rainfall of 1″.

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How to Get to Kalispell

Plane

When flying to Kalispell, you’ll arrive at Kalispell Glacier Park (FCA), which is located 14 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Kalispell include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and United Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Kalispell departs from Los Angeles and takes around 2h 32m.

Car

Another option to get to Kalispell is to pick up a car rental from Spokane, which is about 240 km from Kalispell. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Budget, among others, in Spokane.

Plane

When flying to Kalispell, you’ll arrive at Kalispell Glacier Park (FCA), which is located 14 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Kalispell include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and United Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Kalispell departs from Los Angeles and takes around 2h 32m.

Car

Another option to get to Kalispell is to pick up a car rental from Spokane, which is about 240 km from Kalispell. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Budget, among others, in Spokane.

Airlines serving Kalispell

KLM
Good (846 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,593 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,587 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,431 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,969 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,725 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,359 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (770 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (973 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (814 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (777 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (138 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,790 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (497 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Good (313 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (439 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kalispell

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Kalispell Grand Hotel and Hampton Inn Kalispell.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kalispell

Most booked hotels in Kalispell

Glacier International Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 829 reviews)
$214+
My Place Hotel-Kalispell, Mt
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 857 reviews)
$150+
Super 8 by Wyndham Kalispell Glacier National Park
2 stars
Good (7.7, 577 reviews)
$123+
Outlook Inn Bed & Breakfast
4 stars
Excellent (10, 2 reviews)
$222+
Aero Inn
2 stars
Good (7.2, 822 reviews)
$95+
Travelodge by Wyndham Kalispell
2 stars
Okay (5.9, 447 reviews)
$91+

Renting a car in Kalispell

Renting a car in Kalispell costs $114 per day, on average, or $229 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Hertz, Budget and Dollar are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Kalispell is the Budget branch at 4170 Us Highway 2 East, which is 13 km from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% cheaper than airport locations in Kalispell.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Kalispell (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 Kalispell is Standard (Toyota 4Runner or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Class Full-size Car or similar) are, on average, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Kalispell costs $114 per day, on average, or $229 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Hertz, Budget and Dollar are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Kalispell is the Budget branch at 4170 Us Highway 2 East, which is 13 km from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% cheaper than airport locations in Kalispell.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Kalispell (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 Kalispell is Standard (Toyota 4Runner or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Class Full-size Car or similar) are, on average, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.