Missoula travel guide
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You're Going to Love Missoula
With a population of 66,788, Missoula is a must-see destination in Montana, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Missoula to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Missoula
If you’re looking for affordable options, Pearl Café (231 E. Front Street) and Caffe Dolce (500 Brooks Street) are great picks.
When to visit Missoula
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Missoula in July, when the average temperature is 68 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is December, when it can get as cold as 17.6 °F, with an average temperature of 24.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 2.1″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Missoula, with an average rainfall of 0.7″.
How to Get to Missoula
Plane
When flying to Missoula, you’ll arrive at Missoula Johnson-Bell Field (MSO), which is located 6 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Missoula include Copa Airlines, Frontier and United Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Missoula departs from Oakland and takes around 1h 52m.
Car
Another option to get to Missoula is to pick up a car rental from Bozeman, which is about 163 miles from Missoula. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in Bozeman.
Bus
Missoula’s bus station is located 1.3 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Missoula
Where to stay in Missoula
Average rates range from around $183 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $278 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Super 8 by Wyndham Missoula/Reserve St. and The Wren.
Where to stay in popular areas of Missoula
Most booked hotels in Missoula
Renting a car in Missoula
Renting a car in Missoula costs $78 per day, on average. Thrifty, Dollar and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Missoula is the Dollar branch at 1905 W Brdway, which is 2 miles from the city center.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 3% more expensive than at Missoula Johnson-Bell Field.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Missoula (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Missoula is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Hyundai Elantra or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Missoula
Intermediate
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$25/day
Supplier choice
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$27/day