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 December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 140
1 night at 3-star hotel
Butte in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 140
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 9h 10m.

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 Budget and Turo, 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 9h 10m.

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 Budget and Turo, among others, in Bozeman.

Airports near Butte

BZNBozeman Gallatin Field
MSOMissoula Johnson-Bell Field
HLNHelena

Airlines serving Butte

Lufthansa
Good (8,033 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,524 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,014 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,412 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,409 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,964 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,596 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,768 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,577 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,401 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,262 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,440 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,983 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,919 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,834 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,217 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,499 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,574 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,042 reviews)
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Where to stay in Butte

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Butte and Garner Hotel Butte Southeast By IHG.

Where to stay in popular areas of Butte

Most booked hotels in Butte

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Copper King Convention Center, an Ascend Collection Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 123+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Butte
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 131+
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Rocker Inn
2 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 112+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Butte MT
2 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
C$ 90+
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Wingate by Wyndham Butte City Center I-15/I-90
3 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
C$ 92+
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Studio 6 Suites Butte Mt I-90 I-15
2 stars
Okay (5.5, Okay reviews)
C$ 90+
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Renting a car in Butte

Expect to pay C$ 1.76 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$ 21.02 and C$ 28.03. Compact (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Butte, while also 71% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 1.76 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$ 21.02 and C$ 28.03. Compact (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Butte, while also 71% cheaper than other types, on average.

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