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
$175
1 night at 3-star hotel
Butte in December
Estimated hotel price
$175
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.

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.

Airports near Butte

BZNBozeman Gallatin Field
MSOMissoula Johnson-Bell Field
HLNHelena

Airlines serving Butte

Lufthansa
Good (8,137 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,539 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,118 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,447 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,006 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,471 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,627 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,993 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,743 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,626 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,420 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,338 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,657 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,008 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,474 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,956 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,877 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,221 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,562 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,259 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 $1.88 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 $22.55 and $30.06. The most frequently booked car type in Butte is Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Versa or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.88 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 $22.55 and $30.06. The most frequently booked car type in Butte is Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Versa or similar) is, on average, 68% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.