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, Blue Canyon Kitchen & Tavern - Missoula (3720 North Reserve Street) and TopHat Lounge (134 W Front St) are great picks.

When to visit Missoula

Missoula in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 161
1 night at 3-star hotel
Missoula in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 161
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 9 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Missoula from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 7h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Missoula is to pick up a car rental from Bozeman, which is about 263 km from Missoula. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, among others, in Bozeman.

Plane

When flying to Missoula, you’ll arrive at Missoula Johnson-Bell Field (MSO), which is located 9 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Missoula from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 7h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Missoula is to pick up a car rental from Bozeman, which is about 263 km from Missoula. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, among others, in Bozeman.

Airports near Missoula

MSOMissoula Johnson-Bell Field
BTMButte Silver Bow Co
HLNHelena

Airlines serving Missoula

KLM
Good (1,578 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,236 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,606 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,242 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,431 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,978 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,922 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,458 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,218 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,544 reviews)
Icelandair
Good (753 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (694 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (12,098 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (670 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (678 reviews)
Fiji Airways
Excellent (259 reviews)
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Where to stay in Missoula

From 5-star hotels such as the This Old Frat House Bed & Breakfast to great affordable options like the Blue Mountain Bed & Breakfast, Missoula offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 211 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 184 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Quality Inn & Suites and Sleep Inn Missoula Southgate. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Missoula, with prices from C$ 89 to C$ 307 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Missoula are about 147% 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 (9.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 157+
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C'mon Inn Missoula
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 178+
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Motel 6-Missoula, Mt
2 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 115+
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La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Missoula
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
C$ 150+
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Red Lion Inn & Suites Missoula
2 stars
Okay (4.5, Okay reviews)
C$ 112+
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Renting a car in Missoula

Renting a car in Missoula costs C$ 85 per day, on average. Budget, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Avis 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 9 km from the downtown.

Expect to pay C$ 1.80 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$ 21.55 and C$ 28.74.

Renting a car in Missoula costs C$ 85 per day, on average. Budget, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Avis 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 9 km from the downtown.

Expect to pay C$ 1.80 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$ 21.55 and C$ 28.74.

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