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.
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.
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″.
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 25m.
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 Budget, among others, in Bozeman.
Butte’s bus station is located 0.7 miles from the city center.
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.
Renting a car in Butte costs $63 per day, on average.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 15% more expensive than at Butte Silver Bow Co.
Expect to pay $3.71 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 $44.52 and $59.36. The most frequently booked car type in Butte is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 44% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.