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.
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
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″.
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 Delta, United Airlines and KLM. The shortest domestic flight to Great Falls departs from Seattle and takes around 1h 36m.
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 Turo and Dollar, among others, in Bozeman.
Airlines serving Great Falls
Where to stay in Great Falls
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Sleep Inn & Suites Great Falls Airport and The Great Falls Inn by Riversage.
Where to stay in popular areas of Great Falls
Most booked hotels in Great Falls
Renting a car in Great Falls
Renting a car in Great Falls costs $83 per day, on average, or $248 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 5% more expensive than at Great Falls.
Expect to pay $4.81 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 $57.69 and $76.92. The most frequently booked car type in Great Falls is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 14% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.