Why go
- City in Montana, United States.
- Served by Missoula International Airport (MSO).
History
Missoula is a city in and the county seat of Missoula County, Montana, United States. It is located along the Clark Fork River near its confluence with the Bitterroot and Blackfoot rivers in western Montana and at the convergence of five mountain ranges, and thus it is often described as the "hub of five valleys". It is the second-most populous city in Montana with a population of 73,489 at the 2020 census, increasing to an estimated 78,903 in 2025, while the Missoula metropolitan area has an estimated 128,698 residents. Missoula is home to the University of Montana, a public research university.
Where to stay
803 E Front St, Missoula, MT 59802 · goldsmithsinn.com
823 39th St, Missoula, MT 59803 · thegibsonmansion.com
4825 N Reserve St, Missoula, MT 59808 · hilton.com
120 Expressway, Missoula, MT 59808 · ihg.com
2775 Expo Pkwy C, Missoula, MT 59808 · cmoninn.com
4953 N Reserve St, Missoula, MT 59808 · wyndhamhotels.com
150 Expressway, Missoula, MT 59808 · ihg.com
200 S Pattee St, Missoula, MT 59802 · ihg.com
5059 N Reserve St, Missoula, MT 59808 · wyndhamhotels.com
2951 Expo Pkwy, Missoula, MT 59808 · myplacehotels.com
744 E Broadway St, Missoula, MT 59802 · wyndhamhotels.com
3803 Brooks St, Missoula, MT 59804 · ihg.com
4703 N Reserve St, Missoula, MT 59808 · wyndhamhotels.com
201 E Main St, Missoula, MT 59802 · wrenmissoula.com
5280 Grant Creek Rd, Missoula, MT 59808 · bestwestern.com
1609 W Broadway St, Missoula, MT 59808 · broadwaymissoula.com
3055 Stockyard Rd, Missoula, MT 59808 · marriott.com
3901 Brooks St, Missoula, MT 59804 · wyndhamhotels.com
3455 N Reserve St, Missoula, MT 59808 · livawaysuites.com
125 N Pattee St, Missoula, MT 59802 · marriott.com
175 N Pattee St, Missoula, MT 59802 · marriott.com
1021 E Broadway St, Missoula, MT 59802 · choicehotels.com
4559 N Reserve St, Missoula, MT 59808 · marriott.com
800 E Broadway St, Missoula, MT 59802 · wyndhamhotels.com
4545 N Reserve St, Missoula, MT 59808 · choicehotels.com
700 W Broadway St, Missoula, MT 59802 · sonesta.com
3425 Dore Ln, Missoula, MT 59801 · choicehotels.com
3035 Stockyard Rd, Missoula, MT 59808
Indoor
338 E Broadway St, Missoula, MT 59802 · missoulacitycenter.com
630 E Broadway St, Missoula, MT 59802 · motel6.com
300 E Broadway St, Missoula, MT 59802 · belairemt.com
Restaurants & places to go
Coffee Shop, Sandwich, Cafe · Specialty coffee roaster Opening hours: Mo-Fr 06:00-16:00; Sa-Su 07:00-15:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, air… · hunterbay.com
Restaurant · Plonk is an excursion into the world of fine wine, food, cocktails, service and atmosphere. With an environment designed to engage the senses.… · plonkwine.com
American, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00 · 4041 Highway 93 South, Missoula, 59801 · restaurants.applebees.com
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 3115 North Reserve Street, Missoula, 59801 · arbys.com
Ice Cream, Ice Cream · Opening hours: 10:00-21:00 · 1880 Brooks Street, Missoula, 59801 · locations.baskinrobbins.com
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 06:00-22:00; Su 07:00-22:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 2601 North Reserve Street, Missoula, 59808-1311 · bk.com
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 06:30-22:00; Su off Features: takeaway, delivery · 2880 North Reserve Street, Missoula, 59808 · chick-fil-a.com
Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:30-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-01:00; Su 10:30-24:00 Features: takeaway · 111 South Avenue West, Missoula, 59801 · pizza.dominos.com
Chinese, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 09:30-22:00; Fr-Su 09:30-22:30 Features: takeaway · 3918 North Reserve, Missoula, 59803 · pandaexpress.com
Tex-Mex, Fast Food · Opening hours: 07:00-04:00 Features: takeaway · 651 E. Broadway St., Missoula, 59802 · locations.tacobell.com
Wings, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:00-10:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-24:00 Features: takeaway · 801 East Broadway Street, Missoula, 59802 · pizzahut.com
Mexican, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 2995 North Reserve Street, Missoula, 59808 · locations.chipotle.com
Bagel, Bakery, Restaurant · Opening hours: 07:00-15:00 · 403 North Higgins Avenue, Missoula, 59802 · 3bbagels.com
Coffee, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:00-15:00 · 1000 East Broadway Street, Missoula, 59802 · drumcoffeeroasting.com
Brazilian, Restaurant · Opening hours: PH,Mo-Su 11:00-21:00 · 325 North Higgins Avenue, Missoula, 59802-4537 · fiveonblack.com
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 07:00-21:00; Fr 07:00-22:00; Sa 08:00-21:00; Su 09:00-14:00 · 500 Brooks Street, Missoula, 59801 · caffedolce.com
Cafe, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:30-16:00 Features: outdoor seating, step-free access · 1025 Arthur Avenue, Missoula, 59801 · liquidplanet.com
Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-21:00; Sa 17:00-21:00 · 206 West Main Street, Missoula, 59802 · masalamt.com
Asian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-21:00, Sa 17:00-21:00 Features: step-free access · 425 North 5th Street West, Missoula, 59802 · facebook.com
Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 16:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 16:30-23:00 Features: step-free access · 201 West Railroad Street, Missoula, 59802 · depotmissoula.com
Irish, Restaurant · Features: outdoor seating · 130 W Pine St, Missoual, 59802 · thethomasmeagherbar.com
Brunch, Restaurant · Brunch restaurant · burnsstbistro.com
Smoothie, Restaurant · Smoothie restaurant · 617 South Higgins Avenue, Missoula, 59801-2724 · greensourcemissoula.com
Sushi, Restaurant · Sushi restaurant · 131 South Higgins Avenue, Missoula, 59802 · sushimissoula.com
Ramen, Restaurant · Ramen restaurant · 2845 North Reserve Street, Missoula, 59808-1307 · hokkaidoramen.life
Japanese, Steak House, Restaurant · Japanese/Steak House restaurant · 3331 North Reserve Street, Missoula, 59808-1525 · kobemissoula.com
Breakfast, Restaurant · Breakfast restaurant · 2305 Brooks Street, Missoula, 59801-7959 · paulspancake.com
Diner, Cafe · Diner cafe · 2101 Regent Street, Missoula, 59801-6641 · rubys-cafe.com
Barbecue, Restaurant · Barbecue restaurant · 3621 Old-93 South, Missoula, 59804-7337 · thenotoriouspigbbq.com
Vietnamese, Restaurant · Vietnamese restaurant · 420 North Higgins Avenue, Missoula, 59802 · vietnamgrill.yolasite.com
Pasta, Restaurant · Pasta restaurant
Donut, Fast Food · Features: vegan options · veeradonuts.com
Regional, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, step-free access, air conditioning · 875 Wyoming Street, Missoula, 59801 · dogandbicycle.com
Greek, Restaurant · Greek restaurant
Mediterranean, Restaurant · Mediterranean restaurant
Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant
Fast Food · fast food · 2901 Brooks Street, Missoula, 59801
Indoor
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 2504 South Reserve Street, Missoula, 59801 · starbucks.com
Restaurant · restaurant · 114 North Higgins Avenue, Missoula, 59802 · basalhospitality.com
American, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 06:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-23:00 · 2929 Expo Parkway, Missoula, 59808 · locations.crackerbarrel.com
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:30-01:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, delivery, step-free access, air conditioning · 420 North Higgins… · locations.jimmyjohns.com
Ice Cream, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 1735 South Higgins Avenue, Missoula, 59801-5765 · dairyqueen.com
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 11:00-20:00 Features: takeaway · 820 East Broadway, Missoula, 59801 · restaurants.fiveguys.com
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: 11:00-22:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · 4750 North Reserve Street, Missoula, 59808 · popeyes.com
98 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Missoula International Airport (MSO) 5 mi to the centre
5225 U.S. Highway 10 W, Missoula, MT 59808 — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 4 airlines (Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines) · direct flights to 7 destinations incl. Denver, Las Vegas, Mesa, Minneapolis, Portland… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 4 airlines, 7 direct destinations
- Alaska Airlines AS (Dash 8-400) · 2 routes: Portland*, Seattle*
- Allegiant Air G4 (MD-80) · 2 routes: Las Vegas, Mesa
- Delta Air Lines DL (A319, CRJ) · 2 routes: Minneapolis, Salt Lake City*
- United Airlines UA (CRJ) · 1 route: Denver*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Drummond Airport (DRU) 42 mi to the centre
Drummond, MT, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Parcel Six Ranch Airport 17 mi to the centre
Florence, MT, US
Rock Creek Airport 19 mi to the centre
Clinton, MT, US
Where things are
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Photographs
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Missoula International Airport (MSO); 21 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: MSO has direct flights to 7 destinations on 4 airlines (incl. Denver, Las Vegas, Mesa, Minneapolis, Portland…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Missoula, Montana. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data
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Trains & rail
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Coaches & shuttles
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