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.
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
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.
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.
Car
Another option to get to Missoula is to pick up a car hire from Bozeman, which is about 263 km from Missoula. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Hertz, among others, in Bozeman.
Airlines serving Missoula
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 $255 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $168 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 $116 to $335 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Missoula are about 147% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Missoula
Most booked hotels in Missoula
Hiring a car in Missoula
Budget, Enterprise Rent-A-Car 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 9 km from the city centre.
Expect to pay $2.25 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 $26.99 and $35.98. 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 Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 49% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.