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 United Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Billings departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 07m.

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 United Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Billings departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 07m.

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 (8,157 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,545 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,132 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,019 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,487 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,625 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,035 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,748 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,385 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,423 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,718 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,472 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,221 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,264 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,561 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,067 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (695 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,844 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (682 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 $65 to $1,462 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Billings are about 38% 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, 122 reviews)
$125+
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Northern Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1185 reviews)
$170+
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Ledgestone Suites Hotel Billings
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 2138 reviews)
$89+
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Dude Rancher Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (8, 818 reviews)
$93+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Billings
2 stars
Good (7.2, 1800 reviews)
$93+
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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Billings
2 stars
Okay (5.4, 1594 reviews)
$68+
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Renting a car in Billings

Renting a car in Billings costs $81 per day, on average, or $242 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 44% cheaper than airport locations in Billings.

Expect to pay $4.24 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 $50.88 and $67.83. Compact (Jeep Compass or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Billings, while also 48% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Billings costs $81 per day, on average, or $242 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 44% cheaper than airport locations in Billings.

Expect to pay $4.24 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 $50.88 and $67.83. Compact (Jeep Compass or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Billings, while also 48% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Billings

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$68/day

Economy

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$73/day

Compact
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