Billings travel guide

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You're Going to Love Billings

With a population of 104,170, Billings is the largest city in Montana, United States by the number of inhabitants. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Billings deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Billings

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Fieldhouse (2601 Minnesota Ave Ste 3) and Lilac (2515 Montana Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Billings

Billings in December
Estimated hotel price
$132
1 night at 3-star hotel
Billings in December
Estimated hotel price
$132
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Billings in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 17.6 °F, with an average temperature of 26.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 2.2″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Billings, with an average rainfall of 0.5″.

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How to Get to Billings

Plane

When flying to Billings, you’ll arrive at Billings Logan Intl (BIL), which is located 3 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Billings include Air France, Aeromexico and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Billings departs from Los Angeles and takes around 2h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Billings is to pick up a car rental from Bozeman, which is about 123 miles from Billings. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Turo, among others, in Bozeman.

Bus

Billings’s bus station is located 0.5 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Billings, you’ll arrive at Billings Logan Intl (BIL), which is located 3 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Billings include Air France, Aeromexico and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Billings departs from Los Angeles and takes around 2h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Billings is to pick up a car rental from Bozeman, which is about 123 miles from Billings. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Turo, among others, in Bozeman.

Bus

Billings’s bus station is located 0.5 miles from the city center.

Airports near Billings

Airlines serving Billings

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (844 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,575 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,607 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,441 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,934 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,719 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (771 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (815 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (775 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (550 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (139 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,787 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (497 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (440 reviews)
Cape Air
Excellent (15 reviews)
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Where to stay in Billings

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include TownePlace Suites by Marriott Billings and Hampton Inn Billings.

Where to stay in popular areas of Billings

Most booked hotels in Billings

Northern Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 995 reviews)
$197+
Best Western Plus Kelly Inn & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 304 reviews)
$182+
Hilltop Inn by Riversage
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 607 reviews)
$143+
Extended Stay America Suites - Billings - West End
2 stars
Good (6.9, 639 reviews)
$108+
Super 8 by Wyndham Billings
2 stars
Good (6.8, 1371 reviews)
$93+
Howard Johnson by Wyndham Billings
2 stars
Okay (5.1, 742 reviews)
$94+

Renting a car in Billings

Renting a car in Billings costs $67 per day, on average, or $134 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Avis, Alamo and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Billings is the Rent-A-Wreck branch at 2110 1st Avenue North, which is 0 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 24% cheaper than airport locations in Billings.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Billings (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. Compact (Kia Soul or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Billings, while also 51% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Billings costs $67 per day, on average, or $134 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Avis, Alamo and Hertz are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Billings is the Rent-A-Wreck branch at 2110 1st Avenue North, which is 0 miles from the city center.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 24% cheaper than airport locations in Billings.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Billings (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. Compact (Kia Soul or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Billings, while also 51% cheaper than other types, on average.