Billings travel guide

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You're Going to Love Billings

With a population of 104,170, Billings is the largest city in Montana, United States by the number of inhabitants. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Billings deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Billings

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Fieldhouse (2601 Minnesota Ave Ste 3) and Lilac (2515 Montana Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Billings

Billings in December
Estimated hotel price
$131
1 night at 3-star hotel
Billings in December
Estimated hotel price
$131
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Billings in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 17.6 °F, with an average temperature of 26.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 2.2″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Billings, with an average rainfall of 0.5″.

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How to Get to Billings

Plane

When flying to Billings, you’ll arrive at Billings Logan Intl (BIL), which is located 3 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Billings include Alaska Airlines, British Airways and Hawaiian Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Billings departs from Wolf Point and takes around 1h 38m.

Car

Another option to get to Billings is to pick up a car rental from Bozeman, which is about 123 miles from Billings. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in Bozeman.

Bus

Billings’s bus station is located 0.5 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Billings, you’ll arrive at Billings Logan Intl (BIL), which is located 3 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Billings include Alaska Airlines, British Airways and Hawaiian Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Billings departs from Wolf Point and takes around 1h 38m.

Car

Another option to get to Billings is to pick up a car rental from Bozeman, which is about 123 miles from Billings. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Budget, among others, in Bozeman.

Bus

Billings’s bus station is located 0.5 miles from the city center.

Airports near Billings

Airlines serving Billings

Lufthansa
Good (7,187 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,352 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,844 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,641 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,847 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,535 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,907 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,249 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,078 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,318 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,420 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,042 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (2,039 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,897 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (836 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (667 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (12,341 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,304 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (868 reviews)
Cape Air
Excellent (44 reviews)
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Where to stay in Billings

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include TownePlace Suites by Marriott Billings and Hampton Inn & Suites Billings West I-90.

Where to stay in popular areas of Billings

Most booked hotels in Billings

Best Western Plus Kelly Inn & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 347 reviews)
$151+
Northern Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 971 reviews)
$185+
Days Inn by Wyndham Billings
2 stars
Good (6.9, 689 reviews)
$65+
Super 8 by Wyndham Billings
2 stars
Good (6.9, 1605 reviews)
$69+
Extended Stay America Suites - Billings - West End
2 stars
Good (6.7, 979 reviews)
$80+
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Billings
2 stars
Okay (5, 849 reviews)
$71+

Renting a car in Billings

Renting a car in Billings costs $66 per day, on average, or $133 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Avis, Alamo and Enterprise Rent-A-Car are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Billings is the Budget branch at 1901 Terminal Circle, which is 2 miles from the city center.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 5% more expensive than at Billings Logan Intl.

Expect to pay $3.71 per gallon in Billings (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. The most frequently booked car type in Billings is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Toyota Prius or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Billings costs $66 per day, on average, or $133 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Avis, Alamo and Enterprise Rent-A-Car are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Billings is the Budget branch at 1901 Terminal Circle, which is 2 miles from the city center.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 5% more expensive than at Billings Logan Intl.

Expect to pay $3.71 per gallon in Billings (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. The most frequently booked car type in Billings is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Toyota Prius or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.