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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
$124
1 night at 3-star hotel
West Yellowstone in February
Estimated hotel price
$124
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 1h 10m.

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 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 1h 10m.

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 Dollar, among others, in Bozeman.

Airports near West Yellowstone

BZNBozeman Gallatin Field
IDAIdaho Falls Fanning Field
JACJackson Hole

Airlines serving West Yellowstone

Lufthansa
Good (7,207 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,366 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,091 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,983 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,654 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,819 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,861 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,472 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,286 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,594 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,351 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,306 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,912 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,916 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,101 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,505 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,805 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,545 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,718 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,467 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.

Where to stay in popular areas of West Yellowstone

Most booked hotels in West Yellowstone

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Crosswinds Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 2675 reviews)
$318+
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Gray Wolf Inn & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1396 reviews)
$337+
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Stage Coach Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8, 2379 reviews)
$281+
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Hibernation Station West Yellowstone
3 stars
Excellent (8, 959 reviews)
$284+
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Old Faithful Snow Lodge & Cabins
0 stars
Good (7.3, 4 reviews)
$233+
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Yellowstone Country Inn
2 stars
Good (6.5, 1186 reviews)
$213+
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Renting a car in West Yellowstone

Renting a car in West Yellowstone costs $111 per day, on average, or $222 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 6% 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 Full-size (Jeep Grand Cherokee L or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 50% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in West Yellowstone costs $111 per day, on average, or $222 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 6% 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 Full-size (Jeep Grand Cherokee L or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Ford Fiesta or similar) are, on average, 50% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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