Introduction
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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, The Fieldhouse (2601 Minnesota Ave Ste 3) and Lilac (2515 Montana Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Billings

Billings in December
Estimated hotel price
$124
1 night at 3-star hotel
Billings in December
Estimated hotel price
$124
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 American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Qantas Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Billings departs from Sidney and takes around 1h 53m.

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 Budget 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 American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Qantas Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Billings departs from Sidney and takes around 1h 53m.

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 Budget and Thrifty, among others, in Bozeman.

Bus

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

Airports near Billings

BILBillings Logan Intl
CODCody E.E. Faust

Airlines serving Billings

KLM
Good (1,406 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,541 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,998 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,487 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,775 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,998 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,482 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,381 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,217 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,333 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,155 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,674 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,561 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (925 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,797 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (671 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,035 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (694 reviews)
Cape Air
Excellent (39 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 $46 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 81% 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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Northern Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, 1089 reviews)
$185+
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Ledgestone Hotel Billings
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1773 reviews)
$73+
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Kelly Inn Billings
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1270 reviews)
$113+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Billings
2 stars
Good (7.2, 1577 reviews)
$55+
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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Billings
2 stars
Okay (5.2, 1511 reviews)
$60+
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Americas Best Value Inn Billings
2 stars
Okay (4.8, 1427 reviews)
$61+
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Renting a car in Billings

Renting a car in Billings costs $61 per day, on average, or $123 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Avis, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Billings is the Avis branch at 1901 Terminal Circle, which is 2 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 15% cheaper than airport locations in Billings.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Billings is Full-size (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Toyota Prius or similar) are, on average, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Billings costs $61 per day, on average, or $123 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Avis, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Billings is the Avis branch at 1901 Terminal Circle, which is 2 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 15% cheaper than airport locations in Billings.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Billings is Full-size (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Toyota Prius or similar) are, on average, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Billings

Compact SUV

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$40/day

Compact SUV

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$40/day

Compact
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