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.

When to visit West Yellowstone

West Yellowstone in March
Estimated hotel price
$98
1 night at 3-star hotel
West Yellowstone in March
Estimated hotel price
$98
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 Newport News and takes around 11h 12m.

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 Hertz and Budget, 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 Newport News and takes around 11h 12m.

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 Hertz and Budget, among others, in Bozeman.

Airlines serving West Yellowstone

Lufthansa
Good (7,183 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,350 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,842 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,645 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,833 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,550 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,669 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,900 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,239 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,318 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,424 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,906 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,512 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,036 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,450 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (2,032 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,885 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (839 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (666 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 The Historic Madison Hotel Motel.

Where to stay in popular areas of West Yellowstone

Most booked hotels in West Yellowstone

Gray Wolf Inn & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1680 reviews)
$118+
Hibernation Station
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 696 reviews)
$112+
Stage Coach Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8, 1498 reviews)
$89+
Days Inn by Wyndham West Yellowstone
2 stars
Excellent (8, 573 reviews)
$84+
Traveler's Lodge
2 stars
Good (6.4, 795 reviews)
$225+
Yellowstone Country Inn
2 stars
Good (6.4, 1258 reviews)
$269+

Renting a car in West Yellowstone

Renting a car in West Yellowstone costs $105 per day, on average, or $209 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 36% cheaper than airport locations in West Yellowstone.

Expect to pay $3.71 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 $44.52 and $59.36. The most frequently booked car type in West Yellowstone is Mini (Toyota Sienna or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota RAV4 or similar) are, on average, 41% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in West Yellowstone costs $105 per day, on average, or $209 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 36% cheaper than airport locations in West Yellowstone.

Expect to pay $3.71 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 $44.52 and $59.36. The most frequently booked car type in West Yellowstone is Mini (Toyota Sienna or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota RAV4 or similar) are, on average, 41% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.