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

Shelby travel guide

Shelby Tourism | Shelby Guide

You're Going to Love Shelby

With a population of 3,376, Shelby 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 Shelby to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Shelby

Shelby in January
Estimated hotel price
$55
1 night at 3-star hotel
Shelby in January
Estimated hotel price
$55
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Shelby in July, when the average temperature is 68 °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 5 °F, with an average temperature of 17.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 3″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Shelby, with an average rainfall of 0.4″.

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How to Get to Shelby

Plane

Although Shelby doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Great Falls (GTF), which is located 74 miles from Shelby. The shortest domestic flight to Shelby departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 22m.

Train

The train station in Shelby is called Shelby, and is located 0.1 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Shelby is to pick up a car rental from Bozeman, which is about 199 miles from Shelby. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in Bozeman.

Plane

Although Shelby doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Great Falls (GTF), which is located 74 miles from Shelby. The shortest domestic flight to Shelby departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 22m.

Train

The train station in Shelby is called Shelby, and is located 0.1 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Shelby is to pick up a car rental from Bozeman, which is about 199 miles from Shelby. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in Bozeman.

Airports near Shelby

HVRHavre City County
GTFGreat Falls

Airlines serving Shelby

KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,969 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,464 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,068 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,406 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (643 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (734 reviews)
Cape Air
Excellent (34 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Shelby

Most booked hotels in Shelby

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Best Western Shelby Inn & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (9, 554 reviews)
$126+
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Comfort Inn & Suites Gateway to Glacier National Park
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 362 reviews)
$111+
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O'Haire Manor Motel and Apartments
2 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$0+
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OYO Hotel Shelby Mt Hwy 2 & I-15
2 stars
Good (7, 446 reviews)
$85+
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Renting a car in Shelby

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Shelby (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.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Shelby (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.

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