Introduction
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. 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
$127
1 night at 3-star hotel
Billings in December
Estimated hotel price
$127
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 Alaska Airlines, Finnair and Hawaiian Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Billings departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 09m.

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 Dollar, among others, in Bozeman.

Bus

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 Alaska Airlines, Finnair and Hawaiian Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Billings departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 09m.

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 Dollar, among others, in Bozeman.

Bus

Billings’s bus station is located 0.5 miles from the city center.

Airports near Billings

BILBillings Logan Intl
CODCody E.E. Faust

Airlines serving Billings

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,844 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,933 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,251 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,972 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,069 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,407 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,698 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,415 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (829 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,165 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (643 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (734 reviews)
Cape Air
Excellent (34 reviews)
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Where to stay in Billings

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn & Suites Billings West I-90 and La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Billings. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Billings, with prices from $65 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 62% 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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Northern Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (9, 1021 reviews)
$185+
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Best Western Plus Kelly Inn & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (9, 356 reviews)
$177+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Billings
2 stars
Good (7.2, 886 reviews)
$93+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Billings
2 stars
Good (7.1, 1460 reviews)
$86+
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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Billings
2 stars
Okay (5.3, 1439 reviews)
$80+
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Americas Best Value Inn Billings
2 stars
Okay (4.6, 1345 reviews)
$71+
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Renting a car in Billings

Renting a car in Billings costs $90 per day, on average, or $180 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Avis, Alamo and Enterprise Rent-A-Car are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Billings is the Budget branch at 1901 Terminal Circle, which is 2 miles from the city center.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 18% more expensive than at Billings Logan Intl.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Billings is Full-size (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Hyundai Elantra or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Billings costs $90 per day, on average, or $180 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Avis, Alamo and Enterprise Rent-A-Car are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Billings is the Budget branch at 1901 Terminal Circle, which is 2 miles from the city center.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 18% more expensive than at Billings Logan Intl.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Billings is Full-size (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Hyundai Elantra or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Billings

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$35/day

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Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$35/day

Intermediate
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