Bozeman travel guide
Bozeman Tourism | Bozeman Guide
You're Going to Love Bozeman
With a population of 37,280, Bozeman is a must-see destination in Montana, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Bozeman deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in Bozeman
Nature & Outdoor Activities
Art & Performing Arts
Tours
Other activities
Where to Eat in Bozeman
If you’re looking for affordable options, Saffron Table (1511 West Babcock St, Ste A) and 14 North Restaurant (14 North Church Ave) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Tanoshii (113 E Main St) and Pho Sai Gon (605 N 7th Ave suite 102) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Bozeman.
When to visit Bozeman
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Bozeman in July, when the average temperature is 64.4 °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 3.2 °F, with an average temperature of 15.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 2″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Bozeman, with an average rainfall of 0.4″.
How to Get to Bozeman
Plane
When flying to Bozeman, you’ll arrive at Gallatin Field Airport (BZN), which is located 14 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Bozeman include United Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Air New Zealand. The shortest domestic flight to Bozeman departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 06m.
Car
Another option to get to Bozeman is to pick up a car rental from Jackson, which is about 245 km from Bozeman. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Hertz, among others, in Jackson.
Bus
The most popular bus station is Bozeman Highland & Main, located 1.5 km from downtown Bozeman. Bozeman Walmart is also a commonly used station, and is 1.7 km from the city center.
Airlines serving Bozeman
Where to stay in Bozeman
Average rates range from around $310 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $472 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bozeman and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Bozeman West.
Where to stay in popular areas of Bozeman
Most booked hotels in Bozeman
Renting a car in Bozeman
Renting a car in Bozeman costs $120 per day, on average, or $239 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Hertz, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Thrifty are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Bozeman is the Hertz branch at 850 Gallatin Field, which is 24 km from the city center.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 5% cheaper than airport locations in Bozeman.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Bozeman (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. Compact (Volkswagen Beetle or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Bozeman, while also 70% cheaper than other types, on average.
Best car rental deals in Bozeman
Supplier choice
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$66/day
Intermediate
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$67/day