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. Great Falls deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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
$125
1 night at 3-star hotel
Great Falls in November
Estimated hotel price
$125
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 Aeromexico, Delta and Korean Air. The shortest domestic flight to Great Falls departs from Seattle and takes around 1h 29m.

Car

Another option to get to Great Falls is to pick up a car rental from Bozeman, which is about 203 km from Great Falls. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, 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 Aeromexico, Delta and Korean Air. The shortest domestic flight to Great Falls departs from Seattle and takes around 1h 29m.

Car

Another option to get to Great Falls is to pick up a car rental from Bozeman, which is about 203 km from Great Falls. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in Bozeman.

Airports near Great Falls

Airlines serving Great Falls

KLM
Good (857 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,608 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,943 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,479 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,611 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (774 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (967 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (815 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (505 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (441 reviews)
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Where to stay in Great Falls

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

Where to stay in popular areas of Great Falls

Most booked hotels in Great Falls

The Great Falls Inn by Riversage
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 881 reviews)
$107+
Days Inn by Wyndham Great Falls
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 265 reviews)
$97+
Heritage Inn
2 stars
Good (7.4, 794 reviews)
$117+
Extended Stay America Suites - Great Falls - Missouri River
2 stars
Good (7.3, 380 reviews)
$90+
Wingate by Wyndham Great Falls
2 stars
Good (7, 514 reviews)
$102+
Travelodge by Wyndham Great Falls
2 stars
Okay (5.4, 1056 reviews)
$68+

Renting a car in Great Falls

Renting a car in Great Falls costs $69 per day, on average, or $138 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Hertz, Enterprise Rent-A-Car 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 Hertz branch at 2800 Terminal Dr Ste #106c, which is 5 km from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% cheaper than airport locations in Great Falls.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Great Falls is Compact (Nissan Rogue 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, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Great Falls costs $69 per day, on average, or $138 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Hertz, Enterprise Rent-A-Car 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 Hertz branch at 2800 Terminal Dr Ste #106c, which is 5 km from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% cheaper than airport locations in Great Falls.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Great Falls is Compact (Nissan Rogue 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, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.