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

Missoula travel guide

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With a population of 66,788, Missoula 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 Missoula to see all of its attractions.

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Where to Eat in Missoula

If you’re looking for affordable options, Pearl Café (231 E. Front Street) and Caffe Dolce (500 Brooks Street) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Iron Griz American Bistro (515 S Ave E Missoula MT #) and Pangea Bar & Restaurant Missoula (223 N Higgins Ave) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Missoula.

When to visit Missoula

Missoula in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 154
1 night at 3-star hotel
Missoula in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 154
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Missoula in July, when the average temperature is 20 °C, and the highest can go up to 30 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is December, when it can get as cold as -8 °C, with an average temperature of -4 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 53 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Missoula, with an average rainfall of 18 mm.

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How to Get to Missoula

Plane

When flying to Missoula, you’ll arrive at Missoula Johnson-Bell Field (MSO), which is located 6 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Missoula from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 10h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Missoula is to pick up a car rental from Bozeman, which is about 163 miles from Missoula. You’ll find branches of Movly and Dollar, among others, in Bozeman.

Bus

Missoula’s bus station is located 1.3 miles from the downtown.

Plane

When flying to Missoula, you’ll arrive at Missoula Johnson-Bell Field (MSO), which is located 6 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Missoula from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 10h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Missoula is to pick up a car rental from Bozeman, which is about 163 miles from Missoula. You’ll find branches of Movly and Dollar, among others, in Bozeman.

Bus

Missoula’s bus station is located 1.3 miles from the downtown.

Airports near Missoula

MSOMissoula Johnson-Bell Field
BTMButte Silver Bow Co
HLNHelena

Airlines serving Missoula

KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,363 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,957 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,924 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,894 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,174 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,559 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,140 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,724 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,696 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,531 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (664 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (505 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,025 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (699 reviews)
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Where to stay in Missoula

Average rates range from around C$ 244 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 393 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Inn University and Quality Inn & Suites. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Missoula, with prices from C$ 84 to C$ 245 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Missoula are about 117% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Missoula

Most booked hotels in Missoula

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The Wren
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 140+
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Motel 6 Missoula
2 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 102+
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Missoula
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 191+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Missoula/Edgewater
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
C$ 210+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Missoula Airport
2 stars
Good (6.3, Good reviews)
C$ 107+
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Red Lion Inn & Suites Missoula
2 stars
Okay (4.5, Okay reviews)
C$ 135+
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Renting a car in Missoula

Thrifty, Alamo and Enterprise Rent-A-Car are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Missoula is the Budget branch at 5225 Us Highway 10 West, which is 5 miles from the downtown.

Expect to pay C$ 1.30 per litre in Missoula (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 15.52 and C$ 20.69. The most frequently booked car type in Missoula is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Thrifty, Alamo and Enterprise Rent-A-Car are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Missoula is the Budget branch at 5225 Us Highway 10 West, which is 5 miles from the downtown.

Expect to pay C$ 1.30 per litre in Missoula (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 15.52 and C$ 20.69. The most frequently booked car type in Missoula is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Missoula

Intermediate

5 adults, 3 Bags

C$ 49/day

Intermediate

Full-size SUV

5 adults, 2 Bags

C$ 66/day

Full-size SUV
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