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

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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
$196
1 night at 3-star hotel
Missoula in January
Estimated hotel price
$196
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.

Bus

Missoula’s bus station is located 2.2 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Missoula, you’ll arrive at Missoula Johnson-Bell Field (MSO), which is located 9 km from the city centre.

Bus

Missoula’s bus station is located 2.2 km from the city centre.

Airports near Missoula

MSOMissoula Johnson-Bell Field
BTMButte Silver Bow Co
HLNHelena

Airlines serving Missoula

KLM
Good (1,405 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,002 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,494 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,997 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,660 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,482 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,236 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,117 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,602 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,160 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,674 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,561 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (671 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (334 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,799 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (521 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,038 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (694 reviews)
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Where to stay in Missoula

Average rates range from around $249 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $444 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Inn Missoula near University and Quality Inn & Suites. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Missoula, with prices from $103 to $282 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Missoula are about 158% 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)
$219+
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My Place Hotel - Missoula, MT
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$147+
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Missoula
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$213+
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DoubleTree by Hilton Missoula/Edgewater
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$226+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Missoula Airport
2 stars
Good (6.2, Good reviews)
$117+
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Red Lion Inn & Suites Missoula
2 stars
Okay (4.6, Okay reviews)
$164+
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Hiring 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 hire a car in Missoula is the Budget branch at 5225 Us Highway 10 West, which is 9 km from the city centre.

Expect to pay $1.58 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 $18.90 and $25.20. The most frequently booked car type in Missoula is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Chevrolet Malibu or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire 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 hire a car in Missoula is the Budget branch at 5225 Us Highway 10 West, which is 9 km from the city centre.

Expect to pay $1.58 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 $18.90 and $25.20. The most frequently booked car type in Missoula is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Chevrolet Malibu or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Car hire agencies in Missoula

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Alamo

Alamo

Avis

Avis
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