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.

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Where to Eat in Whitefish

If you’re looking for affordable options, Abruzzo Italian (115 Central Ave) and Herb & Omni (101 Central Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Whitefish

Whitefish in April
Estimated hotel price
$128
1 night at 3-star hotel
Whitefish in April
Estimated hotel price
$128
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 Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Whitefish departs from Seattle and takes around 1h 21m.

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 Avis and Budget, 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 Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Whitefish departs from Seattle and takes around 1h 21m.

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 Avis and Budget, among others, in Kalispell.

Airports near Whitefish

FCAKalispell Glacier Park

Airlines serving Whitefish

KLM
Good (1,442 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,690 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,088 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,191 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,717 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,523 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,353 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,775 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,688 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,187 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,595 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,829 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (678 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,173 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (343 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (705 reviews)
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Where to stay in Whitefish

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn & Suites Whitefish, MT and Best Western Rocky Mountain Lodge. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Whitefish, with prices from $19 to $684 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 (9.2, 423 reviews)
$133+
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Lodge at Whitefish Lake
0 stars
Excellent (8.9, 437 reviews)
$182+
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Kandahar Lodge at Whitefish Mountain Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 503 reviews)
$197+
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Grouse Mountain Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 957 reviews)
$90+
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Best Western Rocky Mountain Lodge
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 627 reviews)
$84+
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Firebrand Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 299 reviews)
$173+
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Renting a car in Whitefish

Renting a car in Whitefish costs $75 per day, on average, or $224 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 21% cheaper than airport locations in Whitefish.

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.70 and $50.27. Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Whitefish, while also 31% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Whitefish costs $75 per day, on average, or $224 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 21% cheaper than airport locations in Whitefish.

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.70 and $50.27. Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Whitefish, while also 31% cheaper than other types, on average.

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