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 4 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Butte departs from Salt Lake City and takes around 1h 26m.

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 Thrifty, among others, in Bozeman.

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 26m.

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 Thrifty, among others, in Bozeman.

Airports near Butte

BZNBozeman Gallatin Field
MSOMissoula Johnson-Bell Field
HLNHelena

Airlines serving Butte

Lufthansa
Good (8,217 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,565 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,188 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,479 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,053 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,524 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,647 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,734 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,656 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,117 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,430 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,373 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,030 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,839 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,990 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,471 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,909 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,221 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,282 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,553 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

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Garner Hotel Butte Southeast By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8, 528 reviews)
$112+
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Rocker Inn
2 stars
Good (7.8, 1460 reviews)
$79+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Butte
3 stars
Good (7.8, 1045 reviews)
$189+
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Wingate by Wyndham Butte City Center I-15/I-90
3 stars
Good (6.8, 2128 reviews)
$104+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Butte MT
2 stars
Good (6.7, 2230 reviews)
$76+
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Studio 6 Suites Butte Mt I-90 I-15
2 stars
Okay (5.3, 1007 reviews)
$85+
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Renting a car in Butte

Renting a car in Butte costs $53 per day, on average, or $106 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 66% cheaper than airport locations in Butte.

Expect to pay $4.35 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 $52.24 and $69.65. The most frequently booked car type in Butte is Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Class Intermediate SUV or similar) are, on average, 43% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Butte costs $53 per day, on average, or $106 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 66% cheaper than airport locations in Butte.

Expect to pay $4.35 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 $52.24 and $69.65. The most frequently booked car type in Butte is Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Class Intermediate SUV or similar) are, on average, 43% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Butte

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$63/day

Compact

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$69/day

Economy
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