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

Whitefish travel guide

Whitefish Tourism | Whitefish Guide

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.

Article

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 April
Estimated hotel price
$121
1 night at 3-star hotel
Whitefish in April
Estimated hotel price
$121
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″.

Data provided by weatherbase
Temperatures
Temperatures
Data provided by weatherbase

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, British Airways and Hawaiian Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Whitefish departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 30m.

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 Alamo, 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, British Airways and Hawaiian Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Whitefish departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 30m.

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 Alamo, among others, in Kalispell.

Airports near Whitefish

FCAKalispell Glacier Park

Airlines serving Whitefish

KLM
Good (1,406 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,996 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,478 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,995 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,481 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,658 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,194 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,333 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,593 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,153 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,678 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,792 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (670 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,032 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (695 reviews)
Show more
Find flights to Whitefish

Where to stay in Whitefish

Average rates range from around $375 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $164 and up for a 5-star experience. 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 9% 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

See all
North Forty Resort
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 423 reviews)
$142+
View
Lodge at Whitefish Lake
0 stars
Excellent (8.9, 429 reviews)
$219+
View
Best Western Rocky Mountain Lodge
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 613 reviews)
$105+
View
Grouse Mountain Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 948 reviews)
$110+
View
Kandahar Lodge at Whitefish Mountain Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 498 reviews)
$184+
View
The Firebrand Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 288 reviews)
$188+
View

Renting a car in Whitefish

Renting a car in Whitefish costs $60 per day, on average, or $180 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 31% 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 Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Chevrolet Malibu or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Whitefish costs $60 per day, on average, or $180 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 31% 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 Intermediate (Hyundai Elantra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Chevrolet Malibu or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Find car rentals in Whitefish

Whitefish Travel Guide - View the KAYAK Whitefish city guide for the best Whitefish travel tips. To help you organize your Whitefish trip ideas, this Whitefish visitors guide provides travel information and trip tips about how to get there, where to stay, what to do, where to eat and more.