Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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.

When to visit Butte

Butte in December
Estimated hotel price
$176
1 night at 3-star hotel
Butte in December
Estimated hotel price
$176
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.

Car

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

Bus

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

Plane

When flying to Butte, you’ll arrive at Butte Silver Bow Co (BTM), which is located 4 miles from the city centre.

Car

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

Bus

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

Airports near Butte

BZNBozeman Gallatin Field
MSOMissoula Johnson-Bell Field
HLNHelena

Airlines serving Butte

KLM
Good (1,485 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,885 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,841 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,373 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,294 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,910 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,562 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,538 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,553 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,376 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,188 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,156 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,915 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,907 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,762 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,203 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,553 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,578 reviews)
Icelandair
Good (630 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

Hiring a car in Butte

Expect to pay $1.97 per litre in Butte (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $23.56 and $31.41. Compact (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Butte, while also 69% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $1.97 per litre in Butte (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $23.56 and $31.41. Compact (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Butte, while also 69% cheaper than other types, on average.