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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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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When to visit West Yellowstone

West Yellowstone in November
Estimated hotel price
$118
1 night at 3-star hotel
West Yellowstone in November
Estimated hotel price
$118
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 3 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to West Yellowstone departs from Salt Lake City and takes around 4h 37m.

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 Thrifty and Dollar, 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 4h 37m.

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 Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in Bozeman.

Airports near West Yellowstone

BZNBozeman Gallatin Field
IDAIdaho Falls Fanning Field
JACJackson Hole

Airlines serving West Yellowstone

KLM
Good (1,423 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,594 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,003 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,539 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,063 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,797 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,036 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,050 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,422 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,498 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,363 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,075 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,905 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,886 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,630 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,172 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,658 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,567 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 (8.8, 2407 reviews)
$112+
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Gray Wolf Inn & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1553 reviews)
$111+
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Hibernation Station
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 920 reviews)
$114+
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Stage Coach Inn
3 stars
Good (7.8, 2466 reviews)
$102+
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Old Faithful Snow Lodge
0 stars
Good (7.3, 4 reviews)
$259+
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Yellowstone Country Inn
2 stars
Good (6.6, 1251 reviews)
$112+
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Renting a car in West Yellowstone

Renting a car in West Yellowstone costs $104 per day, on average, or $208 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 45% cheaper than airport locations in West Yellowstone.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. Compact (Hyundai Venue or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in West Yellowstone, while also 54% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in West Yellowstone costs $104 per day, on average, or $208 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 45% cheaper than airport locations in West Yellowstone.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. Compact (Hyundai Venue or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in West Yellowstone, while also 54% cheaper than other types, on average.

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