Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Billings travel guide

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You're Going to Love Billings

With a population of 104,170, Billings is the largest city in Montana, United States by the number of inhabitants. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Billings deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Billings

If you’re looking for affordable options, Carverss (1390 S 24th St W) and Jake's Bar & Grill (2425 Gabel Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Billings

Billings in January
Estimated hotel price
$110
1 night at 3-star hotel
Billings in January
Estimated hotel price
$110
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Billings in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 17.6 °F, with an average temperature of 26.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 2.2″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Billings, with an average rainfall of 0.5″.

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How to Get to Billings

Plane

When flying to Billings, you’ll arrive at Billings Logan Intl (BIL), which is located 3 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Billings include Cape Air, Alaska Airlines and Air Canada. The shortest domestic flight to Billings departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 09m.

Car

Another option to get to Billings is to pick up a car rental from Bozeman, which is about 123 miles from Billings. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, among others, in Bozeman.

Bus

Billings’s bus station is located 0.5 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Billings, you’ll arrive at Billings Logan Intl (BIL), which is located 3 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Billings include Cape Air, Alaska Airlines and Air Canada. The shortest domestic flight to Billings departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 09m.

Car

Another option to get to Billings is to pick up a car rental from Bozeman, which is about 123 miles from Billings. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, among others, in Bozeman.

Bus

Billings’s bus station is located 0.5 miles from the city center.

Airports near Billings

Airlines serving Billings

KLM
Good (1,493 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,909 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,871 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,405 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,916 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,564 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,569 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,916 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,383 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,211 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,204 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,549 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,575 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,018 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (685 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,575 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (706 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,839 reviews)
Cape Air
Excellent (34 reviews)
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Where to stay in Billings

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Woodspring Suites Billings and My Place Hotel-Billings, Mt. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Billings, with prices from $60 to $980 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Billings are about 67% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Billings by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Billings

Most booked hotels in Billings

Ledgestone Hotel Billings
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 2112 reviews)
$87+
Boothill Inn And Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1060 reviews)
$143+
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Billing
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 626 reviews)
$126+
SureStay Plus by Best Western Billings
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 999 reviews)
$122+
Western Executive Inn
3 stars
Good (7.9, 89 reviews)
$77+
Super 8 by Wyndham Billings
2 stars
Good (7.2, 1758 reviews)
$72+

Renting a car in Billings

Renting a car in Billings costs $86 per day, on average, or $172 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz and Budget are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Billings is the Budget branch at 1901 Terminal Circle, which is 2 miles from the city center.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 11% more expensive than at Billings Logan Intl.

Expect to pay $4.32 per gallon in Billings (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $51.78 and $69.05. The most frequently booked car type in Billings is Full-size (Ford Expedition or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 53% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Billings costs $86 per day, on average, or $172 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz and Budget are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Billings is the Budget branch at 1901 Terminal Circle, which is 2 miles from the city center.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 11% more expensive than at Billings Logan Intl.

Expect to pay $4.32 per gallon in Billings (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $51.78 and $69.05. The most frequently booked car type in Billings is Full-size (Ford Expedition or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 53% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.