With a population of 66.788, Missoula is a must-see destination in Montana, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Missoula to see all of its attractions.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Pearl Café (231 E. Front Street) and Caffe Dolce (500 Brooks Street) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Missoula in July, when the average temperature is 20 °C, and the highest can go up to 30 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is December, when it can get as cold as -8 °C, with an average temperature of -4 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 53 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Missoula, with an average rainfall of 18 mm.
When flying to Missoula, you’ll arrive at Missoula Johnson-Bell Field (MSO), which is located 9 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Missoula from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 27h 08m.
Another option to get to Missoula is to pick up a car hire from Bozeman, which is about 263 km from Missoula. You’ll find branches of Budget and Alamo, among others, in Bozeman.
Missoula’s bus station is located 2.2 km from the city centre.
Average rates range from around £150 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £222 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Quality Inn & Suites and Econo Lodge Missoula.
Thrifty, Dollar and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to hire a car in Missoula is the Dollar branch at 1905 W Brdway, which is 2 km from the city centre.
Expect to pay £0.83 per litre in Missoula (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £9.96 and £13.28. The most frequently booked car type in Missoula is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Hyundai Elantra or similar) is, on average, 63% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.
Pick-up truck
5 adults, 3 Bags
£36/day
Intermediate
5 adults, 3 Bags
£46/day