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How to get there
Where to stay
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West Yellowstone travel guide

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You're Going to Love West Yellowstone

With a population of 1,271, West Yellowstone is a must-see destination in Montana, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. West Yellowstone deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Activities & attractions in West Yellowstone

Snowmobile Rentals
Nature & Outdoor Activities•Winter Sports

When to visit West Yellowstone

West Yellowstone in May
Estimated package price
$178
2 travelers
Flight to West Yellowstone
3 nights at hotel
West Yellowstone in May
Estimated package price
$178
2 travelers
Flight to West Yellowstone
3 nights at hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to West Yellowstone in July, when the average temperature is 60.8 °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 3.2 °F, with an average temperature of 15.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 2″. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in West Yellowstone, with an average rainfall of 1.2″.

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How to Get to West Yellowstone

Plane

When flying to West Yellowstone, you’ll arrive at West Yellowstone (WYS), which is located 3 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to West Yellowstone departs from Salt Lake City and takes around 1h 16m.

Car

Another option to get to West Yellowstone is to pick up a car rental from Bozeman, which is about 113 km from West Yellowstone. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, among others, in Bozeman.

Plane

When flying to West Yellowstone, you’ll arrive at West Yellowstone (WYS), which is located 3 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to West Yellowstone departs from Salt Lake City and takes around 1h 16m.

Car

Another option to get to West Yellowstone is to pick up a car rental from Bozeman, which is about 113 km from West Yellowstone. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, among others, in Bozeman.

Airports near West Yellowstone

BZNBozeman Gallatin Field
IDAIdaho Falls Fanning Field
JACJackson Hole

Airlines serving West Yellowstone

Lufthansa
Good (8,164 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,550 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,129 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,455 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,019 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,485 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,259 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,629 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,050 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,743 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,640 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,427 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,350 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,024 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,727 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,470 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,967 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,884 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,221 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,263 reviews)
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Where to stay in West Yellowstone

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Kelly Inn West Yellowstone and Moose Creek Inn.

Where to stay in popular areas of West Yellowstone

Most booked hotels in West Yellowstone

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Kelly Inn West Yellowstone
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 2753 reviews)
$244+
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Clubhouse Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1890 reviews)
$224+
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Gray Wolf Inn & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1639 reviews)
$214+
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Stage Coach Inn
3 stars
Good (7.9, 2468 reviews)
$146+
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Al's Westward Ho Motel
2 stars
Good (7.8, 2057 reviews)
$171+
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White Buffalo Hotel
2 stars
Good (7.1, 776 reviews)
$184+
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Renting a car in West Yellowstone

Renting a car in West Yellowstone costs $122 per day, on average, or $245 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 23% cheaper than airport locations in West Yellowstone.

Expect to pay $4.24 per gallon in West Yellowstone (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $50.88 and $67.83. Compact (Mazda CX-30 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in West Yellowstone, while also 50% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in West Yellowstone costs $122 per day, on average, or $245 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 23% cheaper than airport locations in West Yellowstone.

Expect to pay $4.24 per gallon in West Yellowstone (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $50.88 and $67.83. Compact (Mazda CX-30 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in West Yellowstone, while also 50% cheaper than other types, on average.

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