Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Butte to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Butte

If you’re looking for affordable options, Montana’s Rib and Chophouse - Butte (4655 Harrison Ave) and Park 217 (217 W Park St) are great picks.

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 24m.

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 Turo 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 24m.

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 Turo and Dollar, among others, in Bozeman.

Bus

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

Airports near Butte

BZNBozeman Gallatin Field
MSOMissoula Johnson-Bell Field
HLNHelena

Airlines serving Butte

Lufthansa
Good (7,063 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,338 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,872 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,945 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,590 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,713 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,449 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,710 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,224 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,567 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,995 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,276 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,862 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,922 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,289 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,425 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,471 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,069 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,700 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,418 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 Holiday Inn Express & Suites Butte.

Where to stay in popular areas of Butte

Most booked hotels in Butte

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Copper King Convention Center, Ascend Hotel Collection
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 586 reviews)
$138+
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Best Western Plus Butte Plaza Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 810 reviews)
$140+
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Rocker Inn
2 stars
Good (7.9, 1066 reviews)
$74+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Butte MT
2 stars
Good (7.1, 1961 reviews)
$64+
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Wingate by Wyndham Butte City Center I-15/I-90
3 stars
Good (6.8, 1696 reviews)
$69+
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Studio 6 Suites Butte Mt I-90 I-15
2 stars
Okay (5.5, 836 reviews)
$50+
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Renting a car in Butte

Renting a car in Butte costs $51 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 26% cheaper than airport locations in Butte.

Expect to pay $3.48 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 $41.79 and $55.72. The most frequently booked car type in Butte is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Rio or similar) are, on average, 49% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Butte costs $51 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 26% cheaper than airport locations in Butte.

Expect to pay $3.48 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 $41.79 and $55.72. The most frequently booked car type in Butte is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Rio or similar) are, on average, 49% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Car rental agencies in Butte

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