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$ 146
1 night at 3-star hotel
Butte in April
Estimated hotel price
C$ 146
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 45m.

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 Thrifty, 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 45m.

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 Thrifty, among others, in Bozeman.

Airports near Butte

BZNBozeman Gallatin Field
MSOMissoula Johnson-Bell Field
HLNHelena

Airlines serving Butte

Lufthansa
Good (8,228 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,578 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,232 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,464 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,572 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,659 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,215 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,430 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,385 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,037 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,932 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,464 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,985 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,914 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,220 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,543 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,304 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,099 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 (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 138+
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Rocker Inn
2 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 95+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Butte
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 142+
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Wingate by Wyndham Butte City Center I-15/I-90
3 stars
Good (6.8, Good reviews)
C$ 95+
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Studio 6 Suites Butte Mt I-90 I-15
2 stars
Okay (5.3, Okay reviews)
C$ 117+
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Renting a car in Butte

Expect to pay C$ 1.66 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$ 19.92 and C$ 26.56. The most frequently booked car type in Butte is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Toyota Camry or similar) are, on average, 49% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.66 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$ 19.92 and C$ 26.56. The most frequently booked car type in Butte is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Toyota Camry or similar) are, on average, 49% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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