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 25m.

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 25m.

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 (7,185 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,352 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,843 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,644 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,837 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,552 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,671 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,903 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,237 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,318 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,421 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,907 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,516 reviews)
Frontier
Good (3,582 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,039 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,451 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (2,034 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,886 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (839 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 (8.7, 408 reviews)
$123+
Best Western Plus Butte Plaza Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 560 reviews)
$136+
Rocker Inn
2 stars
Good (7.8, 1609 reviews)
$79+
Super 8 by Wyndham Butte MT
2 stars
Good (7.1, 1923 reviews)
$48+
Wingate by Wyndham Butte City Center I-15/I-90
3 stars
Good (6.7, 809 reviews)
$60+

Renting a car in 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.

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.