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.

Where to Eat in Butte

If you’re looking for affordable options, Montana’s Rib and Chophouse - Butte (4655 Harrison Ave) and Park 217 (217 W Park St) are great picks.

When to visit Butte

Butte in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 69
1 night at 3-star hotel
Butte in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 69
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 4 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Butte from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 12h 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Butte is to pick up a car rental from Bozeman, which is about 75 miles from Butte. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Dollar, among others, in Bozeman.

Bus

Butte’s bus station is located 0.7 miles from the downtown.

Plane

When flying to Butte, you’ll arrive at Butte Silver Bow Co (BTM), which is located 4 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Butte from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 12h 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Butte is to pick up a car rental from Bozeman, which is about 75 miles from Butte. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Dollar, among others, in Bozeman.

Bus

Butte’s bus station is located 0.7 miles from the downtown.

Airlines serving Butte

Lufthansa
Good (7,174 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,357 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,825 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,669 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,953 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,682 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,554 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,551 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,939 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,356 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,393 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,917 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,592 reviews)
Frontier
Good (3,644 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,055 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,451 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (2,061 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,953 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (836 reviews)
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Where to stay in Butte

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Inn Butte City Center I-15 - I-90 and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Butte.

Where to stay in popular areas of Butte

Most booked hotels in Butte

Copper King Convention Center Ascend Hotel Collection
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 173+
Best Western Plus Butte Plaza Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 187+
Rocker Inn
2 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 109+
Super 8 by Wyndham Butte MT
2 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
C$ 63+
Wingate by Wyndham Butte City Center I-15/I-90
3 stars
Good (6.7, Good reviews)
C$ 80+
Ramada by Wyndham Butte
2 stars
Okay (5.6, Okay reviews)
C$ 71+

Renting a car in Butte

Expect to pay C$ 1.30 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$ 15.50 and C$ 20.66. The most frequently booked car type in Butte is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 45% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.30 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$ 15.50 and C$ 20.66. The most frequently booked car type in Butte is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 45% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Car rental agencies in Butte

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