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. Missoula deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in Missoula
Where to Eat in Missoula
If you’re looking for affordable options, Blue Canyon Kitchen & Tavern - Missoula (3720 North Reserve Street) and TopHat Lounge (134 W Front St) 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 United Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Missoula departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 17m.
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 Dollar and Thrifty, among others, in Bozeman.
Airlines serving Missoula
Where to stay in Missoula
Average rates range from around $143 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $94 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Quality Inn & Suites and Broadway Inn Conference Center. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Missoula, with prices from $65 to $219 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Missoula are about 144% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Missoula
Most booked hotels in Missoula
Renting a car in Missoula
Renting a car in Missoula costs $46 per day, on average, or $92 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Budget, 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 Missoula is the Budget branch at 5225 Us Highway 10 West, which is 5 miles from the city center.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 17% cheaper than airport locations in Missoula.
Expect to pay $4.77 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 $57.24 and $76.31. The most frequently booked car type in Missoula is Full-size (Ford Expedition or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.