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 4 km 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 47m.

Car

Another option to get to Billings is to pick up a car rental from Bozeman, which is about 197 km 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 4 km 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 47m.

Car

Another option to get to Billings is to pick up a car rental from Bozeman, which is about 197 km 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 (8,202 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,560 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,179 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,041 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,502 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,647 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,737 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,102 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,506 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,427 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,815 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,473 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,221 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,279 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,555 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,083 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,968 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (695 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (676 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. 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 36% 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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Ledgestone Suites Hotel Billings
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 2150 reviews)
$91+
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Kelly Inn Billings
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1397 reviews)
$111+
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Dude Rancher Lodge
3 stars
Good (7.9, 835 reviews)
$82+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Billings
2 stars
Good (7.2, 1835 reviews)
$92+
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Big Horn Resort, an Ascend Collection Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.2, 724 reviews)
$103+
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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Billings
2 stars
Okay (5.3, 1616 reviews)
$69+
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Renting a car in Billings

Renting a car in Billings costs $80 per day, on average, or $239 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 21% cheaper than airport locations in Billings.

Expect to pay $4.35 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 $52.24 and $69.65. Compact (Jeep Compass or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Billings, while also 43% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Billings costs $80 per day, on average, or $239 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 21% cheaper than airport locations in Billings.

Expect to pay $4.35 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 $52.24 and $69.65. Compact (Jeep Compass or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Billings, while also 43% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Billings

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$55/day

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Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$55/day

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