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 8 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Kalispell include United Airlines, Delta and Korean Air. 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 149 miles from Kalispell. You’ll find branches of High River Rentals and Turo, among others, in Spokane.

Plane

When flying to Kalispell, you’ll arrive at Kalispell Glacier Park (FCA), which is located 8 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Kalispell include United Airlines, Delta and Korean Air. 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 149 miles from Kalispell. You’ll find branches of High River Rentals and Turo, among others, in Spokane.

Airlines serving Kalispell

KLM
Good (847 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,442 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,597 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,927 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,512 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,345 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (775 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (958 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (815 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (767 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,773 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (137 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (515 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (307 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (441 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, 841 reviews)
$140+
My Place Hotel-Kalispell, Mt
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 881 reviews)
$116+
Super 8 by Wyndham Kalispell Glacier National Park
2 stars
Good (7.7, 573 reviews)
$74+
Outlook Inn Bed & Breakfast
4 stars
Excellent (10, 2 reviews)
$222+
Red Lion Hotel Kalispell
3 stars
Good (7.4, 515 reviews)
$98+
Aero Inn
2 stars
Good (7.2, 818 reviews)
$68+

Renting a car in Kalispell

Renting a car in Kalispell costs $102 per day, on average, or $204 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Budget, Dollar and Hertz 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 8 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 10% 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 Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 77% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Kalispell costs $102 per day, on average, or $204 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Budget, Dollar and Hertz 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 8 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 10% 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 Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 77% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.