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.

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
$182
1 night at 3-star hotel
Missoula in January
Estimated hotel price
$182
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.

Airlines serving Missoula

KLM
Good (1,359 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,839 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,972 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,560 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,943 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,375 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,325 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,397 reviews)
Frontier
Good (3,651 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,056 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,446 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (2,068 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,973 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (673 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (12,620 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (875 reviews)
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Where to stay in Missoula

Average rates range from around $317 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $426 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include TownePlace Suites by Marriott Missoula and Comfort Inn University.

Where to stay in popular areas of Missoula

Most booked hotels in Missoula

DoubleTree by Hilton Missoula/Edgewater
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$274+
Econo Lodge Missoula
2 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
$155+
Days Inn by Wyndham Missoula Airport
2 stars
Good (6.1, Good reviews)
$108+
Red Lion Inn & Suites Missoula
2 stars
Okay (4.6, Okay reviews)
$171+

Hiring a car in Missoula

Thrifty, Alamo and Hertz 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 $1.54 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 $18.37 and $24.49.

Thrifty, Alamo and Hertz 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 $1.54 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 $18.37 and $24.49.