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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 December
Estimated hotel price
$97
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kalispell in December
Estimated hotel price
$97
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 Seattle and takes around 1h 21m.

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 Thrifty and Turo, 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 Seattle and takes around 1h 21m.

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 Thrifty and Turo, among others, in Spokane.

Airports near Kalispell

FCAKalispell Glacier Park
MSOMissoula Johnson-Bell Field

Airlines serving Kalispell

KLM
Good (1,423 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,010 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,541 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,678 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,056 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,499 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,374 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,100 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,631 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,174 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,657 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,568 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (675 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (333 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,044 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (537 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (699 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,815 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kalispell

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Kalispell Grand Hotel and Super 8 by Wyndham Kalispell Glacier National Park.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kalispell

Most booked hotels in Kalispell

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Coyote Bluff Estate
4 stars
Excellent (10, 54 reviews)
$682+
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Outlook Inn Bed & Breakfast
4 stars
Excellent (9.6, 143 reviews)
$215+
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Hampton Inn Kalispell
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 618 reviews)
$105+
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Glacier International Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1071 reviews)
$103+
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Red Lion Hotel Kalispell
3 stars
Good (7.6, 1213 reviews)
$75+
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Aero Inn
2 stars
Good (7, 1252 reviews)
$62+
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Renting a car in Kalispell

Renting a car in Kalispell costs $45 per day, on average, or $134 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Dollar, Hertz and Budget 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 52% cheaper than airport locations in Kalispell.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51.

Renting a car in Kalispell costs $45 per day, on average, or $134 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Dollar, Hertz and Budget 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 52% cheaper than airport locations in Kalispell.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51.

Best car rental deals in Kalispell

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$34/day

Economy

Full-size SUV

5 Adults, 2 Bags

$42/day

Full-size SUV
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