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

Billings travel guide

Billings Tourism | Billings Guide

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, Air Canada and United Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Billings departs from Wolf Point and takes around 1h 36m.

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 Dollar 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, Air Canada and United Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Billings departs from Wolf Point and takes around 1h 36m.

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 Dollar and Thrifty, among others, in Bozeman.

Airports near Billings

Airlines serving Billings

Lufthansa
Good (8,279 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,591 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,266 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,712 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,390 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,418 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,784 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (13,091 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,218 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,437 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,326 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,556 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,114 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (696 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (12,180 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (678 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 $61 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 56% 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 Suites Hotel Billings
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 2176 reviews)
$84+
Northern Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1226 reviews)
$173+
Kelly Inn Billings
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1453 reviews)
$101+
Days Inn by Wyndham Billings
2 stars
Good (7.7, 1037 reviews)
$78+
Super 8 by Wyndham Billings
2 stars
Good (7.2, 1890 reviews)
$72+
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Billings
2 stars
Okay (5.4, 1648 reviews)
$61+

Renting a car in Billings

Renting a car in Billings costs $81 per day, on average, or $244 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 2% cheaper than airport locations in Billings.

Expect to pay $4.66 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 $55.87 and $74.50. The most frequently booked car type in Billings is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 45% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Billings costs $81 per day, on average, or $244 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 2% cheaper than airport locations in Billings.

Expect to pay $4.66 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 $55.87 and $74.50. The most frequently booked car type in Billings is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 45% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.