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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
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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

Snowmobile Rentals
Nature & Outdoor Activities•Winter Sports

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 15m.

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 15m.

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 (8,135 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,539 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,115 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,447 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,004 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,467 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,253 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,627 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,988 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,744 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,621 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,420 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,338 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,655 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,007 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,474 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,955 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,875 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,222 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,560 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 (8.9, 2734 reviews)
$319+
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Moose Creek Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1551 reviews)
$263+
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Gray Wolf Inn & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1627 reviews)
$306+
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Stage Coach Inn
3 stars
Good (7.9, 2465 reviews)
$232+
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Al's Westward Ho Motel
2 stars
Good (7.8, 2045 reviews)
$206+
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Old Faithful Snow Lodge & Cabins - Inside the Park
0 stars
Good (7.3, 4 reviews)
$399+
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Renting a car in West Yellowstone

Renting a car in West Yellowstone costs $93 per day, on average, or $187 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 71% cheaper than airport locations in West Yellowstone.

Expect to pay $4.20 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 $50.42 and $67.23. The most frequently booked car type in West Yellowstone is Intermediate (Mazda CX-5 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar) are, on average, 43% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in West Yellowstone costs $93 per day, on average, or $187 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 71% cheaper than airport locations in West Yellowstone.

Expect to pay $4.20 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 $50.42 and $67.23. The most frequently booked car type in West Yellowstone is Intermediate (Mazda CX-5 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar) are, on average, 43% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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