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
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″.
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 Denver and takes around 2h 01m.
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.
Airlines serving Butte
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
Renting a car in Butte
Renting a car in Butte costs $59 per day, on average, or $117 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 41% cheaper than airport locations in Butte.
Expect to pay $4.81 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 $57.69 and $76.92. The most frequently booked car type in Butte is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Toyota Camry or similar) are, on average, 37% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Butte
Premium SUV
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$76/day
Passenger van
5 Adults, 2 Bags
$116/day