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
₹ 9367
1 night at 3-star hotel
Missoula in January
Estimated hotel price
₹ 9367
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 9 km from the city centre.

Bus

Missoula’s bus station is located 2.2 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Missoula, you’ll arrive at Missoula Johnson-Bell Field (MSO), which is located 9 km from the city centre.

Bus

Missoula’s bus station is located 2.2 km from the city centre.

Airlines serving Missoula

KLM
Good (857 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,512 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,610 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,941 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,476 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,610 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,353 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (774 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (967 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (815 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (776 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,788 reviews)
Sun Country Air
Good (135 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (505 reviews)
Air New Zealand
Good (309 reviews)
Allegiant Air
Good (441 reviews)
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Where to stay in Missoula

Average rates range from around ₹ 15,802 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 23,202 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)
₹ 15,774+
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Missoula - Edgewater
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
₹ 17,174+
Comfort Inn University
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
₹ 11,459+
Econo Lodge Missoula
2 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
₹ 7,592+
Red Lion Inn & Suites Missoula
2 stars
Okay (4.7, Okay reviews)
₹ 8,200+

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 Dollar branch at 1905 W Brdway, which is 2 km 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 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.

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 ₹ 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 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.