With a population of 2,308, Big Sky is a must-see destination in Montana, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Big Sky has to offer.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Olive B's Big Sky (151 Center Ln.) and Horn & Cantle (750 Lone Mountain Ranch Rd , MT) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Everett's 8,800 (50 Big Sky Resort) and Spanish Peaks Mountain Club (181 Clubhouse Fork) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Big Sky.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Big Sky in July, when the average temperature is 66.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 80.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 12.2 °F, with an average temperature of 21.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 2.9″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Big Sky, with an average rainfall of 0.7″.
Although Big Sky doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Gallatin Field Airport (BZN), which is located 38 miles from Big Sky. West Yellowstone is the most popular, with regular flights from Air France, Aeromexico, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Big Sky departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 05m.
Another option to get to Big Sky is to pick up a car rental from Bozeman, which is about 33 miles from Big Sky. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in Bozeman.
Average rates range from around $479 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $968 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay $3.71 per gallon in Big Sky (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $44.52 and $59.36.