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

Butte in December
Estimated hotel price
$97
1 night at 3-star hotel
Butte in December
Estimated hotel price
$97
1 night at 3-star hotel

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″.

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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 Budget, among others, in Bozeman.

Bus

Butte’s bus station is located 0.7 miles from the city center.

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 Budget, among others, in Bozeman.

Bus

Butte’s bus station is located 0.7 miles from the city center.

Airlines serving Butte

Lufthansa
Good (4,666 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,541 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,615 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,584 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,962 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,120 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,467 reviews)
Finnair
Good (871 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,176 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,654 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,606 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,352 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (773 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (965 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (811 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (778 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (549 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,794 reviews)
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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

Copper King Convention Center Ascend Hotel Collection
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 361 reviews)
$149+
Best Western Plus Butte Plaza Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 349 reviews)
$147+
Rocker Inn
2 stars
Good (7.9, 1286 reviews)
$74+
Super 8 by Wyndham Butte MT
2 stars
Good (7.1, 1632 reviews)
$77+
Wingate by Wyndham Butte City Center I-15/I-90
3 stars
Good (7, 332 reviews)
$109+

Renting a car in Butte

Renting a car in Butte costs $73 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 1% more expensive than at Butte Silver Bow Co.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Butte is Full-size (GMC Yukon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Luxury rental cars (Chrysler 300 or similar) are, on average, 44% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Butte costs $73 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 1% more expensive than at Butte Silver Bow Co.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Butte is Full-size (GMC Yukon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Luxury rental cars (Chrysler 300 or similar) are, on average, 44% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.