Kalispell travel guide

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You're Going to Love Kalispell

With a population of 19,927, Kalispell 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 Kalispell has to offer.

Where to Eat in Kalispell

If you’re looking for affordable options, Blue Canyon Kitchen & Tavern - Kalispell (1840 Highway 93 South) and Mercantile Steak & KM Bar (30 2nd St E) are great picks.

When to visit Kalispell

Kalispell in January
Estimated hotel price
£79
1 night at 3-star hotel
Kalispell in January
Estimated hotel price
£79
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Kalispell in July, when the average temperature is 18 °C, and the highest can go up to 27 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -9 °C, with an average temperature of -5 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 66 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Kalispell, with an average rainfall of 25 mm.

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How to Get to Kalispell

Plane

When flying to Kalispell, you’ll arrive at Kalispell Glacier Park (FCA), which is located 14 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Kalispell from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 18h 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Kalispell is to pick up a car hire from Spokane, which is about 240 km from Kalispell. You’ll find branches of Budget and Avis, among others, in Spokane.

Plane

When flying to Kalispell, you’ll arrive at Kalispell Glacier Park (FCA), which is located 14 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Kalispell from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 18h 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Kalispell is to pick up a car hire from Spokane, which is about 240 km from Kalispell. You’ll find branches of Budget and Avis, among others, in Spokane.

Airlines serving Kalispell

KLM
Good (848 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,442 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,596 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,920 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,495 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,346 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (774 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (956 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (814 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (769 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,769 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (136 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (515 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (307 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (441 reviews)
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Where to stay in Kalispell

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Kalispell Grand Hotel and Hampton Inn Kalispell.

Where to stay in popular areas of Kalispell

Most booked hotels in Kalispell

Super 8 by Wyndham Kalispell Glacier National Park
2 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
£56+
Red Lion Hotel Kalispell
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
£79+
Aero Inn
2 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
£54+
Travelodge by Wyndham Kalispell
2 stars
Okay (5.6, Okay reviews)
£43+

Hiring a car in Kalispell

Hiring a car in Kalispell costs £63 per day, on average, or £189 if you want to hire it for 3 days. Budget, Dollar and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Kalispell is the Budget branch at 4170 Us Highway 2 East, which is 13 km from the city centre.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Kalispell.

Expect to pay £0.83 per litre in Kalispell (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £9.90 and £13.19. Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Kalispell, while also 14% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Kalispell costs £63 per day, on average, or £189 if you want to hire it for 3 days. Budget, Dollar and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Kalispell is the Budget branch at 4170 Us Highway 2 East, which is 13 km from the city centre.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Kalispell.

Expect to pay £0.83 per litre in Kalispell (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £9.90 and £13.19. Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Kalispell, while also 14% cheaper than other types, on average.