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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Billings has to offer.

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 Sidney and takes around 1h 47m.

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.

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 Sidney and takes around 1h 47m.

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.

Airports near Billings

BILBillings Logan Intl
CODCody E.E. Faust

Airlines serving Billings

Lufthansa
Good (8,129 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,537 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,104 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,000 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,458 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,625 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,979 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,744 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,332 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,418 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,654 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,479 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,221 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,563 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,258 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,061 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,810 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (693 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (685 reviews)
Cape Air
Excellent (33 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 $70 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 63% 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

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Hyatt Place Billings
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 115 reviews)
$131+
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Ledgestone Suites Hotel Billings
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 2129 reviews)
$84+
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Kelly Inn Billings
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1367 reviews)
$124+
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Dude Rancher Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (8, 817 reviews)
$93+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Billings
2 stars
Good (7.2, 1789 reviews)
$94+
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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Billings
2 stars
Okay (5.4, 1592 reviews)
$75+
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Renting a car in Billings

Renting a car in Billings costs $82 per day, on average, or $247 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 26% cheaper than airport locations in Billings.

Expect to pay $4.20 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 $50.42 and $67.23. 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 Compact rental cars (Jeep Compass or similar) are, on average, 47% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Billings costs $82 per day, on average, or $247 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 26% cheaper than airport locations in Billings.

Expect to pay $4.20 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 $50.42 and $67.23. 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 Compact rental cars (Jeep Compass or similar) are, on average, 47% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Billings

Intermediate SUV

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$65/day

Intermediate SUV

Pickup truck

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$78/day

Pickup truck
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