Introduction
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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything West Yellowstone has to offer.

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When to visit West Yellowstone

West Yellowstone in May
Estimated package price
$160
2 travelers
Flight to West Yellowstone
3 nights at hotel
West Yellowstone in May
Estimated package price
$160
2 travelers
Flight to West Yellowstone
3 nights at 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 Salt Lake City and takes around 1h 13m.

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 Thrifty, 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 Salt Lake City and takes around 1h 13m.

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 Thrifty, among others, in Bozeman.

Airports near West Yellowstone

BZNBozeman Gallatin Field
IDAIdaho Falls Fanning Field
JACJackson Hole

Airlines serving West Yellowstone

Lufthansa
Good (7,956 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,508 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,928 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,467 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,341 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,924 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,202 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,580 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,672 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,568 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,223 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,967 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,309 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,913 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,796 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,214 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,521 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,580 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, 2721 reviews)
$128+
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Yellowstone Park Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1147 reviews)
$107+
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Stage Coach Inn
3 stars
Good (7.9, 2474 reviews)
$113+
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Yellowstone Lodge
3 stars
Good (7.8, 2070 reviews)
$141+
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Old Faithful Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8, 1 review)
$207+
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Old Faithful Snow Lodge
0 stars
Good (7.3, 4 reviews)
$184+
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Renting a car in West Yellowstone

Renting a car in West Yellowstone costs $122 per day, on average, or $366 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 10% cheaper than airport locations in West Yellowstone.

Expect to pay $4.39 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 $52.69 and $70.26. Compact (Kia Soul or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in West Yellowstone, while also 47% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in West Yellowstone costs $122 per day, on average, or $366 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 10% cheaper than airport locations in West Yellowstone.

Expect to pay $4.39 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 $52.69 and $70.26. Compact (Kia Soul or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in West Yellowstone, while also 47% cheaper than other types, on average.

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