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How to get there
Where to stay
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West Yellowstone travel guide

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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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When to visit West Yellowstone

West Yellowstone in February
Estimated hotel price
$130
1 night at 3-star hotel
West Yellowstone in February
Estimated hotel price
$130
1 night at 3-star 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 2 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to West Yellowstone departs from Denver and takes around 1h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to West Yellowstone is to pick up a car rental from Bozeman, which is about 70 miles from West Yellowstone. You’ll find branches of Movly and Turo, among others, in Bozeman.

Plane

When flying to West Yellowstone, you’ll arrive at West Yellowstone (WYS), which is located 2 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to West Yellowstone departs from Denver and takes around 1h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to West Yellowstone is to pick up a car rental from Bozeman, which is about 70 miles from West Yellowstone. You’ll find branches of Movly and Turo, among others, in Bozeman.

Airports near West Yellowstone

BZNBozeman Gallatin Field
IDAIdaho Falls Fanning Field
JACJackson Hole

Airlines serving West Yellowstone

Lufthansa
Good (7,408 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,364 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,957 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,924 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,923 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,338 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,622 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,895 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,976 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,912 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,559 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,849 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,140 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,728 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,696 reviews)
Copa Airlines
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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 The Historic Madison Hotel Motel.

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 (8.7, 2356 reviews)
$139+
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Gray Wolf Inn & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1493 reviews)
$132+
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Hibernation Station West Yellowstone
3 stars
Excellent (8, 915 reviews)
$97+
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Stage Coach Inn
3 stars
Good (7.8, 2432 reviews)
$124+
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Old Faithful Snow Lodge & Cabins
0 stars
Good (7.3, 4 reviews)
$276+
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Yellowstone Country Inn
2 stars
Good (6.7, 1237 reviews)
$171+
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Renting a car in West Yellowstone

Renting a car in West Yellowstone costs $113 per day, on average, or $226 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 22% cheaper than airport locations in West Yellowstone.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93. The most frequently booked car type in West Yellowstone is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Kia Soul or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in West Yellowstone costs $113 per day, on average, or $226 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 22% cheaper than airport locations in West Yellowstone.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93. The most frequently booked car type in West Yellowstone is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Kia Soul or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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