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

Whitefish travel guide

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You're Going to Love Whitefish

With a population of 6 357, Whitefish 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 Whitefish has to offer.

Where to Eat in Whitefish

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Boat Club Restaurant (1380 Wisconsin Ave) and Firebrand Restaurant (650 E 3rd Street) are great picks.

When to visit Whitefish

Whitefish in November
Estimated hotel price
$115
1 night at 3-star hotel
Whitefish in November
Estimated hotel price
$115
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Whitefish in July, when the average temperature is 66.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °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 3.1″. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in Whitefish, with an average rainfall of 1.3″.

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How to Get to Whitefish

Plane

When flying to Whitefish, you’ll arrive at Kalispell Glacier Park (FCA), which is located 13 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Whitefish include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and United Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Whitefish departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 25m.

Train

The train station in Whitefish is called Whitefish, and is located 0.3 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Whitefish is to pick up a car rental from Kalispell, which is about 24 km from Whitefish. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in Kalispell.

Plane

When flying to Whitefish, you’ll arrive at Kalispell Glacier Park (FCA), which is located 13 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Whitefish include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and United Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Whitefish departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 25m.

Train

The train station in Whitefish is called Whitefish, and is located 0.3 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Whitefish is to pick up a car rental from Kalispell, which is about 24 km from Whitefish. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in Kalispell.

Airports near Whitefish

FCAKalispell Glacier Park

Airlines serving Whitefish

KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,141 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,958 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,863 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,466 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,603 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,412 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,316 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,109 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,513 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,578 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,715 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (335 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (655 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,092 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (705 reviews)
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Where to stay in Whitefish

Average rates range from around $423 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $210 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Best Western Rocky Mountain Lodge and The Pine Lodge on Whitefish River. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Whitefish, with prices from $19 to $864 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Whitefish are about 24% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Whitefish by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Whitefish

Most booked hotels in Whitefish

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North Forty Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, 413 reviews)
$240+
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Lodge at Whitefish Lake
0 stars
Excellent (9.1, 418 reviews)
$383+
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Best Western Rocky Mountain Lodge
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 578 reviews)
$159+
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Kandahar Lodge at Whitefish Mountain Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 461 reviews)
$271+
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Grouse Mountain Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 912 reviews)
$162+
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The Firebrand Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 273 reviews)
$355+
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Renting a car in Whitefish

Renting a car in Whitefish costs $115 per day, on average, or $346 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 5% cheaper than airport locations in Whitefish.

Expect to pay $3.48 per gallon in Whitefish (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $41.79 and $55.72. The most frequently booked car type in Whitefish is Full-size (Jeep Grand Cherokee L or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 75% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Whitefish costs $115 per day, on average, or $346 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 5% cheaper than airport locations in Whitefish.

Expect to pay $3.48 per gallon in Whitefish (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $41.79 and $55.72. The most frequently booked car type in Whitefish is Full-size (Jeep Grand Cherokee L or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 75% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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