Kalispell travel guide
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You're Going to Love Kalispell
With a population of 19,927, Kalispell is a must-see destination in Montana, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Kalispell deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Activities & attractions in Kalispell
Where to Eat in Kalispell
If you’re looking for affordable options, Blue Canyon Kitchen & Tavern - Kalispell (1840 Highway 93 South) and Whitefish Distillery (2134 U.S. Hwy 2 E) are great picks.
When to visit Kalispell
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Kalispell in July, when the average temperature is 64.4 °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 15.8 °F, with an average temperature of 23 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 2.6″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Kalispell, with an average rainfall of 1″.
How to Get to Kalispell
Plane
When flying to Kalispell, you’ll arrive at Kalispell Glacier Park (FCA), which is located 8 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Kalispell include United Airlines, Allegiant Air and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Kalispell departs from Las Vegas and takes around 2h 32m.
Car
Another option to get to Kalispell is to pick up a car rental from Spokane, which is about 149 miles from Kalispell. You’ll find branches of Budget and Thrifty, among others, in Spokane.
Airlines serving Kalispell
Where to stay in Kalispell
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hampton Inn Kalispell and Americas Best Value Inn Kalispell.
Where to stay in popular areas of Kalispell
Most booked hotels in Kalispell
Renting a car in Kalispell
Renting a car in Kalispell costs $67 per day, on average, or $133 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Dollar, Hertz and Budget are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Kalispell is the Budget branch at 4170 Us Highway 2 East, which is 8 miles from the city center.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% cheaper than airport locations in Kalispell.
Expect to pay $3.71 per gallon in Kalispell (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 Kalispell is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Nissan Sentra or similar) are, on average, 69% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.