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

Missoula travel guide

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You're Going to Love Missoula

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. Missoula deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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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 December
Estimated hotel price
$193
1 night at 3-star hotel
Missoula in December
Estimated hotel price
$193
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.

Car

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

Plane

When flying to Missoula, you’ll arrive at Missoula Johnson-Bell Field (MSO), which is located 6 miles from the city centre.

Car

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

Airports near Missoula

MSOMissoula Johnson-Bell Field
BTMButte Silver Bow Co
HLNHelena

Airlines serving Missoula

KLM
Good (1,579 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,216 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,565 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,733 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,214 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,428 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,918 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,459 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,913 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,220 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,542 reviews)
Icelandair
Good (742 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (694 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (12,050 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (669 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (679 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 $257 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $230 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 holiday rental options in Missoula, with prices from $108 to $373 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Missoula are about 142% 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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C'mon Inn Missoula
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$217+
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Missoula
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$193+
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La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Missoula
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
$186+
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Red Lion Inn & Suites Missoula
2 stars
Okay (4.4, Okay reviews)
$158+
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Hiring a car in Missoula

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

Expect to pay $2.02 per litre in Missoula (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $24.15 and $32.20. The most frequently booked car type in Missoula is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Toyota Highlander or similar) is, on average, 36% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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

Expect to pay $2.02 per litre in Missoula (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $24.15 and $32.20. The most frequently booked car type in Missoula is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Toyota Highlander or similar) is, on average, 36% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Car hire agencies in Missoula

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Avis

Avis

Budget

Budget
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