West Yellowstone travel guide

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You're Going to Love West Yellowstone

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.

When to visit West Yellowstone

West Yellowstone in March
Estimated hotel price
$112
1 night at 3-star hotel
West Yellowstone in March
Estimated hotel price
$112
1 night at 3-star hotel

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″.

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How to Get to West Yellowstone

Plane

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.

Car

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.

Plane

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.

Car

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.

Airlines serving West Yellowstone

Lufthansa
Good (4,614 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,448 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,597 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,548 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,931 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,124 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,514 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,607 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (775 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (956 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (815 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (769 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (538 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,777 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (137 reviews)
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Where to stay in West Yellowstone

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include The Historic Madison Hotel Motel and Brandin' Iron Inn.

Where to stay in popular areas of West Yellowstone

Most booked hotels in West Yellowstone

Crosswinds Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 3274 reviews)
$138+
Hibernation Station
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 529 reviews)
$183+
Stage Coach Inn
2 stars
Good (7.9, 1498 reviews)
$134+
White Buffalo Hotel
2 stars
Good (7.3, 961 reviews)
$122+
Old Faithful Inn - Inside the Park
2 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$269+
Yellowstone Country Inn
2 stars
Good (6.3, 1098 reviews)
$201+

Renting a car in West Yellowstone

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.

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.