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.
When to visit West Yellowstone
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″.
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 12m.
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 Hertz and Budget, among others, in Bozeman.
Airlines serving West Yellowstone
Where to stay in West Yellowstone
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include The Historic Madison Hotel Motel and Brandin' Iron Inn.
Where to stay in popular areas of West Yellowstone
Most booked hotels in West Yellowstone
Renting a car in West Yellowstone
Renting a car in West Yellowstone costs $121 per day, on average, or $242 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in West Yellowstone is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Jeep Cherokee or similar) are, on average, 40% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.