Missoula travel guide
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You're Going to Love Missoula
With a population of 66,788, Missoula is a must-see destination in Montana, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Missoula to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Missoula
If you’re looking for affordable options, Pearl Café (231 E. Front Street) and Caffe Dolce (500 Brooks Street) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Pangea Bar & Restaurant Missoula (223 N Higgins Ave) and Eloté Mexican Bar and Grill (2901 Brooks St) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Missoula.
When to visit Missoula
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Missoula in July, when the average temperature is 68 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is December, when it can get as cold as 17.6 °F, with an average temperature of 24.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 2.1″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Missoula, with an average rainfall of 0.7″.
How to Get to Missoula
Plane
When flying to Missoula, you’ll arrive at Missoula Johnson-Bell Field (MSO), which is located 9 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Missoula include Copa Airlines, Frontier and United Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Missoula departs from Phoenix and takes around 2h 34m.
Car
Another option to get to Missoula is to pick up a car rental from Bozeman, which is about 263 km from Missoula. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Turo, among others, in Bozeman.
Bus
Missoula’s bus station is located 2.2 km from the city center.
Airlines serving Missoula
Where to stay in Missoula
Average rates range from around $223 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $302 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Missoula
Most booked hotels in Missoula
Renting a car in Missoula
Renting a car in Missoula costs $85 per day, on average. Thrifty, Dollar and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Missoula is the Enterprise Rent-A-Car branch at 3309 W Broadway St, which is 4 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 Missoula.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Missoula (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 Missoula is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Mazda Mazda5 or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Missoula
Supplier choice
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$54/day
Compact
4 Adults, 2 Bags
$55/day