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

Butte travel guide

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You're Going to Love Butte

With a population of 34,190, Butte is a must-see destination in Montana, United States. 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 Butte has to offer.

When to visit Butte

Butte in December
Estimated hotel price
$101
1 night at 3-star hotel
Butte in December
Estimated hotel price
$101
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Butte in July, when the average temperature is 62.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 80.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is December, when it can get as cold as 5 °F, with an average temperature of 17.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 2.3″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Butte, with an average rainfall of 0.4″.

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How to Get to Butte

Plane

When flying to Butte, you’ll arrive at Butte Silver Bow Co (BTM), which is located 6 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Butte departs from Salt Lake City and takes around 1h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Butte is to pick up a car rental from Bozeman, which is about 121 km from Butte. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, among others, in Bozeman.

Plane

When flying to Butte, you’ll arrive at Butte Silver Bow Co (BTM), which is located 6 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Butte departs from Salt Lake City and takes around 1h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Butte is to pick up a car rental from Bozeman, which is about 121 km from Butte. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, among others, in Bozeman.

Airports near Butte

BZNBozeman Gallatin Field
MSOMissoula Johnson-Bell Field
HLNHelena

Airlines serving Butte

Lufthansa
Good (8,052 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,527 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,044 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,400 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,408 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,968 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,602 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,808 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,584 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,405 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,274 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,479 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,981 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,928 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,837 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,218 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,489 reviews)
Copa Airlines
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Qantas Airways
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Where to stay in Butte

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Butte and Garner Hotel Butte Southeast By IHG.

Where to stay in popular areas of Butte

Most booked hotels in Butte

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Copper King Convention Center, an Ascend Collection Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 665 reviews)
$135+
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Rocker Inn
2 stars
Good (7.9, 1387 reviews)
$92+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Butte
3 stars
Good (7.9, 1017 reviews)
$123+
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Wingate by Wyndham Butte City Center I-15/I-90
3 stars
Good (7, 2048 reviews)
$75+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Butte MT
2 stars
Good (7, 2169 reviews)
$76+
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Studio 6 Suites Butte Mt I-90 I-15
2 stars
Okay (5.5, 966 reviews)
$67+
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Renting a car in Butte

Renting a car in Butte costs $70 per day, on average, or $210 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 4% cheaper than airport locations in Butte.

Expect to pay $4.81 per gallon in Butte (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $57.69 and $76.92. Compact (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Butte, while also 58% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Butte costs $70 per day, on average, or $210 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 4% cheaper than airport locations in Butte.

Expect to pay $4.81 per gallon in Butte (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $57.69 and $76.92. Compact (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Butte, while also 58% cheaper than other types, on average.

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