Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Great Falls travel guide

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You're Going to Love Great Falls

With a population of 58,505, Great Falls 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 Great Falls has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Great Falls

If you’re looking for affordable options, Jakers Bar and Grill - Great Falls (1500 10th Ave S) and Enbar Craft Cocktail Lounge (8 5th St S) are great picks.

When to visit Great Falls

Great Falls in November
Estimated hotel price
$105
1 night at 3-star hotel
Great Falls in November
Estimated hotel price
$105
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Great Falls in July, when the average temperature is 68 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 15.8 °F, with an average temperature of 24.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 2.5″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Great Falls, with an average rainfall of 0.5″.

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How to Get to Great Falls

Plane

When flying to Great Falls, you’ll arrive at Great Falls (GTF), which is located 4 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Great Falls include Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Japan Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Great Falls departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 21m.

Car

Another option to get to Great Falls is to pick up a car rental from Bozeman, which is about 126 miles from Great Falls. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in Bozeman.

Plane

When flying to Great Falls, you’ll arrive at Great Falls (GTF), which is located 4 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Great Falls include Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Japan Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Great Falls departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 21m.

Car

Another option to get to Great Falls is to pick up a car rental from Bozeman, which is about 126 miles from Great Falls. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in Bozeman.

Airports near Great Falls

GTFGreat Falls
HLNHelena

Airlines serving Great Falls

KLM
Good (1,410 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,009 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,016 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,486 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,281 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,610 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,163 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (673 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,809 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (698 reviews)
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Where to stay in Great Falls

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Sleep Inn & Suites Great Falls Airport and O'Haire Motor Inn.

Where to stay in popular areas of Great Falls

Most booked hotels in Great Falls

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Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites - Great Falls
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 784 reviews)
$106+
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Wingate by Wyndham Great Falls
3 stars
Good (7.7, 649 reviews)
$81+
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Comfort Inn Great Falls South
3 stars
Good (7.6, 418 reviews)
$70+
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Heritage Inn
3 stars
Good (7.4, 726 reviews)
$81+
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Extended Stay America Suites - Great Falls - Missouri River
2 stars
Good (6.9, 930 reviews)
$83+
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Baymont by Wyndham Great Falls City Center
3 stars
Okay (5.8, 1067 reviews)
$57+
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Renting a car in Great Falls

Renting a car in Great Falls costs $70 per day, on average, or $211 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz and Avis are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Great Falls is the Avis branch at 2800 Terminal Way, which is 3 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Great Falls.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Great Falls (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Great Falls is Full-size (Jeep Grand Cherokee L or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Volkswagen Passat or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Great Falls costs $70 per day, on average, or $211 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz and Avis are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Great Falls is the Avis branch at 2800 Terminal Way, which is 3 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 1% cheaper than airport locations in Great Falls.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Great Falls (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Great Falls is Full-size (Jeep Grand Cherokee L or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Volkswagen Passat or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Great Falls

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$46/day

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$46/day

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