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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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Activities & attractions in West Yellowstone

When to visit West Yellowstone

West Yellowstone in May
Estimated package price
$233
2 travelers
Flight to West Yellowstone
3 nights at hotel
West Yellowstone in May
Estimated package price
$233
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 3 km 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 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 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 113 km from West Yellowstone. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in Bozeman.

Airlines serving West Yellowstone

Lufthansa
Good (8,256 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,576 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,244 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,455 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,629 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,649 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,667 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,282 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,429 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,383 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (13,013 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,043 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,932 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,976 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,218 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,448 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,545 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,320 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,103 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

Kelly Inn West Yellowstone
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 2778 reviews)
$106+
Clubhouse Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2022 reviews)
$157+
Gray Wolf Inn & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1726 reviews)
$95+
Al's Westward Ho Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8, 2106 reviews)
$139+
Stage Coach Inn
3 stars
Good (7.8, 2484 reviews)
$104+
Old Faithful Snow Lodge & Cabins - Inside the Park
0 stars
Good (7.3, 4 reviews)
$277+

Renting a car in West Yellowstone

Renting a car in West Yellowstone costs $118 per day, on average, or $235 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, 34% more expensive than at West Yellowstone.

Expect to pay $4.81 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 $57.69 and $76.92. Compact (Hyundai Venue or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in West Yellowstone, while also 59% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in West Yellowstone costs $118 per day, on average, or $235 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, 34% more expensive than at West Yellowstone.

Expect to pay $4.81 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 $57.69 and $76.92. Compact (Hyundai Venue or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in West Yellowstone, while also 59% cheaper than other types, on average.