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 (8,152 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,543 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,124 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,450 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,012 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,480 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,628 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,012 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,748 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,631 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,422 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,342 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,017 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,687 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,475 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,962 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,879 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,221 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,261 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

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Garner Hotel Butte Southeast By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8, 514 reviews)
$114+
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Rocker Inn
2 stars
Good (7.9, 1418 reviews)
$93+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Butte
3 stars
Good (7.9, 1030 reviews)
$110+
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Wingate by Wyndham Butte City Center I-15/I-90
3 stars
Good (6.9, 2089 reviews)
$86+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Butte MT
2 stars
Good (6.9, 2194 reviews)
$73+
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Studio 6 Suites Butte Mt I-90 I-15
2 stars
Okay (5.3, 989 reviews)
$88+
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Renting a car in Butte

Renting a car in Butte costs $63 per day, on average, or $189 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 49% cheaper than airport locations in Butte.

Expect to pay $4.24 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 $50.88 and $67.83. The most frequently booked car type in Butte is Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Butte costs $63 per day, on average, or $189 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 49% cheaper than airport locations in Butte.

Expect to pay $4.24 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 $50.88 and $67.83. The most frequently booked car type in Butte is Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Butte

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$68/day

Economy

Full-size

5 Adults, 2 Bags

$80/day

Full-size
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