With a population of 1,271, West Yellowstone is a must-see destination in Montana, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. West Yellowstone deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to West Yellowstone in July, when the average temperature is 60.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 80.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is December, 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 January, when precipitation is around 2″. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in West Yellowstone, with an average rainfall of 1.2″.
When flying to West Yellowstone, you’ll arrive at West Yellowstone (WYS), which is located 2 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to West Yellowstone departs from Salt Lake City and takes around 1h 10m.
Another option to get to West Yellowstone is to pick up a car rental from Bozeman, which is about 70 miles from West Yellowstone. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Bozeman.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include The Historic Madison Hotel Motel and Brandin' Iron Inn.
Renting a car in West Yellowstone costs $116 per day, on average, or $233 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 2% more expensive than at West Yellowstone.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in West Yellowstone (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 (Kia Soul or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in West Yellowstone, while also 44% cheaper than other types, on average.