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

Hamilton travel guide

Hamilton Tourism | Hamilton Guide

You're Going to Love Hamilton

With a population of 4 348, Hamilton 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 Hamilton has to offer.

When to visit Hamilton

Hamilton in April
Estimated hotel price
$111
1 night at 3-star hotel
Hamilton in April
Estimated hotel price
$111
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Hamilton in July, when the average temperature is 66.2 °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 17.6 °F, with an average temperature of 26.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 1.6″. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in Hamilton, with an average rainfall of 0.4″.

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How to Get to Hamilton

Plane

Although Hamilton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Missoula Johnson-Bell Field (MSO), which is located 75 km from Hamilton. Missoula Johnson-Bell Field is the most popular, with regular flights from Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Hamilton departs from Seattle and takes around 1h 18m.

Car

Another option to get to Hamilton is to pick up a car rental from Bozeman, which is about 249 km from Hamilton. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in Bozeman.

Plane

Although Hamilton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Missoula Johnson-Bell Field (MSO), which is located 75 km from Hamilton. Missoula Johnson-Bell Field is the most popular, with regular flights from Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Hamilton departs from Seattle and takes around 1h 18m.

Car

Another option to get to Hamilton is to pick up a car rental from Bozeman, which is about 249 km from Hamilton. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in Bozeman.

Airports near Hamilton

MSOMissoula Johnson-Bell Field
BTMButte Silver Bow Co

Airlines serving Hamilton

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,006 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,574 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,094 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,679 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,504 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,336 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,448 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,653 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,184 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,641 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,557 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (675 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (333 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,056 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (552 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,819 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (700 reviews)
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Where to stay in Hamilton

Average rates range from around $329 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $145 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Bitterroot River Inn & Conference Center and Super 8 by Wyndham Hamilton.

Where to stay in popular areas of Hamilton

Most booked hotels in Hamilton

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Bitterroot River Inn & Conference Center
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 378 reviews)
$89+
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Quality Inn Hamilton Bitterroot Valley
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 288 reviews)
$84+
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City Center Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 46 reviews)
$102+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Hamilton
2 stars
Good (7.6, 133 reviews)
$64+
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Renting a car in Hamilton

Renting a car in Hamilton costs $34 per day, on average, or $101 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 74% cheaper than airport locations in Hamilton.

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Hamilton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.97 and $53.30.

Renting a car in Hamilton costs $34 per day, on average, or $101 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 74% cheaper than airport locations in Hamilton.

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Hamilton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.97 and $53.30.

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