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. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Butte to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Butte
If you’re looking for affordable options, Montana’s Rib and Chophouse - Butte (4655 Harrison Ave) and Park 217 (217 W Park St) are great picks.
When to visit Butte
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Butte in July, when the average temperature is 62.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 80.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is December, when it can get as cold as 5 °F, with an average temperature of 17.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 2.3″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Butte, with an average rainfall of 0.4″.
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 center. The shortest domestic flight to Butte departs from Salt Lake City and takes around 1h 23m.
Car
Another option to get to Butte is to pick up a car rental from Bozeman, which is about 75 miles from Butte. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Turo, among others, in Bozeman.
Bus
Butte’s bus station is located 0.7 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Butte
Where to stay in Butte
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Inn Butte City Center I-15 / I-90 and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Butte.
Where to stay in popular areas of Butte
Most booked hotels in Butte
Renting a car in Butte
Renting a car in Butte costs $76 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 60% cheaper than airport locations in Butte.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Butte (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Butte, while also 43% cheaper than other types, on average.