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What to do
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Kalispell travel guide

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You're Going to Love Kalispell

With a population of 19,927, Kalispell 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 Kalispell has to offer.

When to visit Kalispell

Kalispell in January
Estimated hotel price
$103
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kalispell in January
Estimated hotel price
$103
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Kalispell in July, when the average temperature is 64.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 80.6 °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 23 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 2.6″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Kalispell, with an average rainfall of 1″.

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How to Get to Kalispell

Plane

When flying to Kalispell, you’ll arrive at Kalispell Glacier Park (FCA), which is located 8 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Kalispell include Delta, Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Kalispell departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Kalispell is to pick up a car rental from Spokane, which is about 149 miles from Kalispell. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, among others, in Spokane.

Plane

When flying to Kalispell, you’ll arrive at Kalispell Glacier Park (FCA), which is located 8 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Kalispell include Delta, Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Kalispell departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Kalispell is to pick up a car rental from Spokane, which is about 149 miles from Kalispell. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, among others, in Spokane.

Airports near Kalispell

FCAKalispell Glacier Park
MSOMissoula Johnson-Bell Field

Airlines serving Kalispell

KLM
Good (1,461 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,772 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,244 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,363 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,539 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,745 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,369 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,966 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,195 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,716 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,575 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,557 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (679 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,366 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,837 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (340 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (605 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (715 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kalispell

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Super 8 by Wyndham Kalispell Glacier National Park and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kalispell By IHG.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kalispell

Most booked hotels in Kalispell

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Hampton Inn Kalispell
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 621 reviews)
$110+
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Homewood Suites by Hilton Kalispell
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 361 reviews)
$116+
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Glacier International Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (9, 1103 reviews)
$118+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Kalispell Glacier National Park
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1062 reviews)
$55+
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Red Lion Hotel Kalispell
3 stars
Good (7.7, 1237 reviews)
$73+
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Americas Best Value Inn Kalispell
2 stars
Good (6.3, 1016 reviews)
$56+
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Renting a car in Kalispell

Renting a car in Kalispell costs $67 per day, on average, or $200 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Dollar, Budget and Avis are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Kalispell is the Avis branch at 4170 Us Highway 2 East, which is 8 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 27% cheaper than airport locations in Kalispell.

Expect to pay $3.26 per gallon in Kalispell (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.07 and $52.09. Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Kalispell, while also 8% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Kalispell costs $67 per day, on average, or $200 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Dollar, Budget and Avis are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Kalispell is the Avis branch at 4170 Us Highway 2 East, which is 8 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 27% cheaper than airport locations in Kalispell.

Expect to pay $3.26 per gallon in Kalispell (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.07 and $52.09. Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Kalispell, while also 8% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Kalispell

Full-size

5 Adults, 2 Bags

$28/day

Full-size

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$31/day

Economy
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