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
$178
2 travelers
Flight to West Yellowstone
3 nights at hotel
West Yellowstone in May
Estimated package price
$178
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 16m.

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 16m.

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 (8,086 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,530 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,063 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,421 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,408 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,972 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,245 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,613 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,874 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,591 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,414 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,291 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,993 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,560 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,940 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,485 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,843 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,218 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,568 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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Terra Nova Cabins
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 855 reviews)
$220+
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Kelly Inn West Yellowstone
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 2724 reviews)
$377+
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Moose Creek Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1545 reviews)
$282+
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Gray Wolf Inn & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1595 reviews)
$306+
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Stage Coach Inn
3 stars
Good (7.9, 2454 reviews)
$270+
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Old Faithful Snow Lodge & Cabins - Inside the Park
0 stars
Good (7.3, 4 reviews)
$535+
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Renting a car in West Yellowstone

Renting a car in West Yellowstone costs $122 per day, on average, or $367 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 5% cheaper than airport locations in West Yellowstone.

Expect to pay $4.47 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 $53.60 and $71.47. The most frequently booked car type in West Yellowstone is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Venue or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in West Yellowstone costs $122 per day, on average, or $367 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 5% cheaper than airport locations in West Yellowstone.

Expect to pay $4.47 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 $53.60 and $71.47. The most frequently booked car type in West Yellowstone is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Venue or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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