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. Butte deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Butte

Butte in December
Estimated hotel price
$100
1 night at 3-star hotel
Butte in December
Estimated hotel price
$100
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 4 miles 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 75 miles from Butte. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in Bozeman.

Bus

Butte’s bus station is located 0.7 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Butte, you’ll arrive at Butte Silver Bow Co (BTM), which is located 4 miles 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 75 miles from Butte. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in Bozeman.

Bus

Butte’s bus station is located 0.7 miles from the city center.

Airlines serving Butte

KLM
Good (1,411 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,576 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,528 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,047 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,788 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,015 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,664 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,414 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,493 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,316 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,065 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,905 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,103 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,876 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,622 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,166 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,660 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,566 reviews)
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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

Copper King Convention Center, an Ascend Collection Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 637 reviews)
$106+
Rocker Inn
2 stars
Good (7.9, 1207 reviews)
$74+
Super 8 by Wyndham Butte MT
2 stars
Good (6.9, 2097 reviews)
$62+
Motel 6 Butte - Historic City Center
2 stars
Good (6.8, 543 reviews)
$58+
Wingate by Wyndham Butte City Center I-15/I-90
3 stars
Good (6.8, 1873 reviews)
$67+
Studio 6 Suites Butte Mt I-90 I-15
2 stars
Okay (5.5, 945 reviews)
$66+

Renting a car in Butte

Renting a car in Butte costs $69 per day, on average, or $138 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 21% more expensive than at Butte Silver Bow Co.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. Compact (Kia Soul or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Butte, while also 48% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Butte costs $69 per day, on average, or $138 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 21% more expensive than at Butte Silver Bow Co.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. Compact (Kia Soul or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Butte, while also 48% cheaper than other types, on average.