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 18m.

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 Budget and Thrifty, 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 18m.

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 Budget and Thrifty, among others, in Bozeman.

Airports near Great Falls

Airlines serving Great Falls

KLM
Good (1,406 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,992 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,999 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,482 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,659 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,210 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,596 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,155 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,796 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (670 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (695 reviews)
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Where to stay in Great Falls

Average rates range from around $141 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $137 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Sleep Inn & Suites Great Falls Airport and O'Haire Inn.

Where to stay in popular areas of Great Falls

Most booked hotels in Great Falls

Crystal Inn Hotel & Suites - Great Falls
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 782 reviews)
$109+
Wingate by Wyndham Great Falls
3 stars
Good (7.7, 648 reviews)
$80+
Comfort Inn Great Falls South
3 stars
Good (7.6, 416 reviews)
$70+
Heritage Inn
3 stars
Good (7.4, 718 reviews)
$81+
Extended Stay America Suites - Great Falls - Missouri River
2 stars
Good (6.9, 929 reviews)
$83+
Baymont by Wyndham Great Falls City Center
3 stars
Okay (5.8, 1066 reviews)
$57+

Renting a car in Great Falls

Renting a car in Great Falls costs $75 per day, on average, or $226 if you want to rent if for 3 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 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 4% 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 Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Volkswagen Passat or similar) are, on average, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Great Falls costs $75 per day, on average, or $226 if you want to rent if for 3 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 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 4% 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 Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Volkswagen Passat or similar) are, on average, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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