Missoula travel guide

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You're Going to Love Missoula

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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Missoula has to offer.

Where to Eat in Missoula

If you’re looking for affordable options, Pearl Café (231 E. Front Street) and Caffe Dolce (500 Brooks Street) are great picks.

When to visit Missoula

Missoula in January
Estimated hotel price
₹ 9364
1 night at 3-star hotel
Missoula in January
Estimated hotel price
₹ 9364
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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How to Get to Missoula

Plane

When flying to Missoula, you’ll arrive at Missoula Johnson-Bell Field (MSO), which is located 6 miles from the city centre.

Bus

Missoula’s bus station is located 1.3 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Missoula, you’ll arrive at Missoula Johnson-Bell Field (MSO), which is located 6 miles from the city centre.

Bus

Missoula’s bus station is located 1.3 miles from the city centre.

Airlines serving Missoula

KLM
Good (849 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,467 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,935 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,483 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,539 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,350 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (775 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (959 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (815 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (770 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,784 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (137 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (514 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Excellent (307 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (443 reviews)
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Where to stay in Missoula

Average rates range from around ₹ 14,800 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 23,195 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include TownePlace Suites by Marriott Missoula and Comfort Inn University.

Where to stay in popular areas of Missoula

Most booked hotels in Missoula

Staybridge Suites Missoula
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 14,651+
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Missoula - Edgewater
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
₹ 16,198+
Comfort Inn University
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
₹ 11,581+
Econo Lodge Missoula
2 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
₹ 7,537+
Red Lion Inn & Suites Missoula
2 stars
Okay (4.6, Okay reviews)
₹ 7,420+

Hiring a car in 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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car branch at 3309 W Broadway St, which is 3 miles from the city centre.

Expect to pay ₹ 87 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 ₹ 1,042 and ₹ 1,389. The most frequently booked car type in Missoula is Full-size (Jeep Compass or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car branch at 3309 W Broadway St, which is 3 miles from the city centre.

Expect to pay ₹ 87 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 ₹ 1,042 and ₹ 1,389. The most frequently booked car type in Missoula is Full-size (Jeep Compass or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.