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, Abruzzo Italian (115 Central Ave) and Herb & Omni (101 Central Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Whitefish

Whitefish in January
Estimated hotel price
$141
1 night at 3-star hotel
Whitefish in January
Estimated hotel price
$141
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 8 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Whitefish include United Airlines, Delta and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Whitefish departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Whitefish is to pick up a car rental from Spokane, which is about 152 miles from Whitefish. You’ll find branches of Turo and High River Rentals, among others, in Spokane.

Plane

When flying to Whitefish, you’ll arrive at Kalispell Glacier Park (FCA), which is located 8 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Whitefish include United Airlines, Delta and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Whitefish departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Whitefish is to pick up a car rental from Spokane, which is about 152 miles from Whitefish. You’ll find branches of Turo and High River Rentals, among others, in Spokane.

Airports near Whitefish

FCAKalispell Glacier Park

Airlines serving Whitefish

KLM
Good (1,562 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,187 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,514 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,648 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,735 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,114 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,428 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,842 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,471 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,908 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,221 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,983 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (695 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (317 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (675 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 $113 to $834 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Whitefish are about 6% 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
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 428 reviews)
$248+
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Kandahar Lodge at Whitefish Mountain Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 524 reviews)
$238+
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Lodge at Whitefish Lake
0 stars
Excellent (8.6, 447 reviews)
$331+
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Best Western Rocky Mountain Lodge
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 638 reviews)
$143+
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The Firebrand Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 309 reviews)
$364+
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Grouse Mountain Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 999 reviews)
$215+
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Renting a car in Whitefish

Renting a car in Whitefish costs $91 per day, on average, or $274 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 10% cheaper than airport locations in Whitefish.

Expect to pay $4.35 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 $52.24 and $69.65. 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 Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 38% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Whitefish costs $91 per day, on average, or $274 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 10% cheaper than airport locations in Whitefish.

Expect to pay $4.35 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 $52.24 and $69.65. 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 Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 38% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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