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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 December
Estimated hotel price
$119
1 night at 3-star hotel
West Yellowstone in December
Estimated hotel price
$119
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 Seattle and takes around 5h 55m.

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 Turo and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, 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 Seattle and takes around 5h 55m.

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 Turo and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Bozeman.

Airports near West Yellowstone

BZNBozeman Gallatin Field
IDAIdaho Falls Fanning Field
JACJackson Hole

Airlines serving West Yellowstone

KLM
Good (1,461 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,818 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,772 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,244 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,239 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,886 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,127 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,366 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,541 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,745 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,535 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,153 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,895 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,195 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,925 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,717 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,573 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,557 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, 2415 reviews)
$133+
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Gray Wolf Inn & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1558 reviews)
$313+
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Yellowstone Park Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1092 reviews)
$115+
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Stage Coach Inn
3 stars
Good (7.9, 2473 reviews)
$102+
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Yellowstone Lodge
3 stars
Good (7.7, 2062 reviews)
$102+
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Al's Westward Ho Motel
2 stars
Good (7.7, 2012 reviews)
$148+
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Renting a car in West Yellowstone

Renting a car in West Yellowstone costs $106 per day, on average, or $212 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 8% more expensive than at West Yellowstone.

Expect to pay $3.26 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 $39.07 and $52.09. Compact (Kia Soul 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 $106 per day, on average, or $212 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 8% more expensive than at West Yellowstone.

Expect to pay $3.26 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 $39.07 and $52.09. Compact (Kia Soul 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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