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

Butte travel guide

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You're Going to Love Butte

With a population of 34,190, Butte 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 Butte to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Butte

Butte in April
Estimated hotel price
C$ 145
1 night at 3-star hotel
Butte in April
Estimated hotel price
C$ 145
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Butte in July, when the average temperature is 17 °C, and the highest can go up to 27 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is December, when it can get as cold as -15 °C, with an average temperature of -8 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 58 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Butte, with an average rainfall of 10 mm.

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How to Get to Butte

Plane

When flying to Butte, you’ll arrive at Butte Silver Bow Co (BTM), which is located 6 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Butte from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 20h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Butte is to pick up a car rental from Bozeman, which is about 121 km from Butte. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in Bozeman.

Plane

When flying to Butte, you’ll arrive at Butte Silver Bow Co (BTM), which is located 6 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Butte from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 20h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Butte is to pick up a car rental from Bozeman, which is about 121 km from Butte. You’ll find branches of Turo and Movly, among others, in Bozeman.

Airports near Butte

BZNBozeman Gallatin Field
MSOMissoula Johnson-Bell Field
HLNHelena

Airlines serving Butte

Lufthansa
Good (8,194 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,558 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,172 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,472 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,036 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,503 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,647 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,738 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,652 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,106 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,427 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,370 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,032 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,810 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,986 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,471 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,904 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,221 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,275 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,557 reviews)
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Where to stay in Butte

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Garner Hotel Butte Southeast By IHG and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Butte By IHG.

Where to stay in popular areas of Butte

Most booked hotels in Butte

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Garner Hotel Butte Southeast By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 147+
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Rocker Inn
2 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 110+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Butte
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 183+
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Wingate by Wyndham Butte City Center I-15/I-90
3 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
C$ 111+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Butte MT
2 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
C$ 103+
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Studio 6 Suites Butte Mt I-90 I-15
2 stars
Okay (5.3, Okay reviews)
C$ 118+
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Renting a car in Butte

Expect to pay C$ 1.60 per litre in Butte (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 19.15 and C$ 25.53. The most frequently booked car type in Butte is Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.60 per litre in Butte (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 19.15 and C$ 25.53. The most frequently booked car type in Butte is Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Versa or similar) are, on average, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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