Helena travel guide
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You're Going to Love Helena
With a population of 28,190, Helena is a must-see destination in Montana, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Helena deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Helena
If you’re looking for affordable options, Highlander Bar & Grill (8445 Canyon Ferry Rd) and Benny's Bistro (108 East 6th Avenue) are great picks.
When to visit Helena
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Helena in July, when the average temperature is 69.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is December, when it can get as cold as 12.2 °F, with an average temperature of 21.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 2.1″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Helena, with an average rainfall of 0.3″.
How to Get to Helena
Plane
When flying to Helena, you’ll arrive at Helena (HLN), which is located 4 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Helena include Alaska Airlines, Qatar Airways and Air France. The shortest domestic flight to Helena departs from Seattle and takes around 1h 43m.
Car
Another option to get to Helena is to pick up a car rental from Bozeman, which is about 127 km from Helena. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Turo, among others, in Bozeman.
Airlines serving Helena
Where to stay in Helena
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Suites Helena Airport and Hampton Inn Helena.
Where to stay in popular areas of Helena
Most booked hotels in Helena
Renting a car in Helena
Renting a car in Helena costs $75 per day, on average, or $150 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 54% cheaper than airport locations in Helena.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Helena (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 (Ford Focus or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Helena, while also 53% cheaper than other types, on average.