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, United Airlines and Air Canada. The shortest domestic flight to Billings departs from Sidney and takes around 1h 50m.

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, United Airlines and Air Canada. The shortest domestic flight to Billings departs from Sidney and takes around 1h 50m.

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

Airlines serving Billings

Lufthansa
Good (8,231 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,578 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,229 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,582 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,734 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,217 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,645 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,431 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,937 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,464 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,218 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,543 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,304 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,100 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (694 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (12,078 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (679 reviews)
Cape Air
Excellent (32 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.

Most popular hotel in Billings by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Billings

Most booked hotels in Billings

Ledgestone Suites Hotel Billings
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 2159 reviews)
$84+
Northern Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1215 reviews)
$176+
Kelly Inn Billings
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1416 reviews)
$103+
Woodspring Suites Billings
2 stars
Good (7.4, 208 reviews)
$80+
Super 8 by Wyndham Billings
2 stars
Good (7.2, 1855 reviews)
$84+
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Billings
2 stars
Okay (5.3, 1622 reviews)
$74+

Renting a car in Billings

Renting a car in Billings costs $75 per day, on average, or $226 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 9% cheaper than airport locations in Billings.

Expect to pay $4.50 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 $54.06 and $72.07. The most frequently booked car type in Billings is Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Chevrolet Cruze or similar) are, on average, 49% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Billings costs $75 per day, on average, or $226 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 9% cheaper than airport locations in Billings.

Expect to pay $4.50 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 $54.06 and $72.07. The most frequently booked car type in Billings is Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Chevrolet Cruze or similar) are, on average, 49% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.