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
$132
1 night at 3-star hotel
Billings in December
Estimated hotel price
$132
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 Air France, Aeromexico and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Billings departs from Los Angeles and takes around 2h 30m.

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 Hertz and Budget, among others, in Bozeman.

Bus

Bus operates bus routes to Billings. 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 Air France, Aeromexico and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Billings departs from Los Angeles and takes around 2h 30m.

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 Hertz and Budget, among others, in Bozeman.

Bus

Bus operates bus routes to Billings. Billings’s bus station is located 0.5 miles from the city center.

Airports near Billings

Airlines serving Billings

Lufthansa
Good (4,675 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (928 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,512 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,608 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,941 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,476 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,815 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,613 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (773 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (815 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (776 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (549 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,783 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (135 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (505 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (441 reviews)
Cape Air
Excellent (15 reviews)
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Where to stay in Billings

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include TownePlace Suites by Marriott Billings and Hampton Inn & Suites Billings West I-90.

Where to stay in popular areas of Billings

Most booked hotels in Billings

Northern Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1005 reviews)
$205+
Best Western Plus Kelly Inn & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 304 reviews)
$178+
Hilltop Inn by Riversage
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 618 reviews)
$138+
Extended Stay America Suites - Billings - West End
2 stars
Good (6.9, 628 reviews)
$108+
Super 8 by Wyndham Billings
2 stars
Good (6.8, 1382 reviews)
$88+
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Billings
2 stars
Okay (5.1, 739 reviews)
$87+

Renting a car in Billings

Renting a car in Billings costs $63 per day, on average, or $126 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Avis, Alamo and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Billings is the Rent-A-Wreck branch at 2110 1st Avenue North, which is 0 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Billings.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Billings is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Toyota Prius or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Billings costs $63 per day, on average, or $126 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Avis, Alamo and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Billings is the Rent-A-Wreck branch at 2110 1st Avenue North, which is 0 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Billings.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Billings is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Toyota Prius or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.