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 April
Estimated hotel price
$106
1 night at 3-star hotel
Butte in April
Estimated hotel price
$106
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 31m.

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 Dollar 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 31m.

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 Dollar and Thrifty, among others, in Bozeman.

Airlines serving Butte

KLM
Good (1,595 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (8,289 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,285 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,467 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,704 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,647 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,702 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,694 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,472 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,413 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,395 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (13,156 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,069 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,974 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,218 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,970 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,418 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,335 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,554 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,123 reviews)
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Where to stay in Butte

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Garner Hotel Butte Southeast By IHG and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Butte 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, 706 reviews)
$115+
Best Western Plus Butte Plaza Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 838 reviews)
$126+
Garner Hotel Butte Southeast By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 552 reviews)
$77+
Rocker Inn
2 stars
Good (7.9, 1505 reviews)
$61+
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Butte
3 stars
Good (7.9, 1063 reviews)
$104+
Wingate by Wyndham Butte City Center I-15/I-90
3 stars
Good (6.7, 2205 reviews)
$79+

Renting a car in Butte

Expect to pay $4.62 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 $55.42 and $73.89. Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Butte, while also 35% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $4.62 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 $55.42 and $73.89. Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Butte, while also 35% cheaper than other types, on average.