Mid-Range Travel Guide: Billings

Accommodation

$80-160 per night

Mid-range chain hotels, boutique inns, business hotels with amenities

Food & Dining

$40-80 per day

Casual dining restaurants, brewery meals, mix of local cafes and chain restaurants

Transportation

$25-60 per day

Mix of rideshare and rental car for day trips, occasional taxi

Activities

$30-75 per day

Guided tours, museum admissions, brewery tastings, outdoor activity fees

Stay at hotels near the airport or highway rather than downtown for typically 25-40% savings

Eat lunch at local diners and cafes instead of dinner restaurants for similar food at 30-50% less cost

Use the city bus system instead of rideshares for 70-80% transportation savings

Visit during shoulder seasons (spring/fall) when hotel rates typically drop 20-35%

Pack lunches for outdoor activities rather than buying food at tourist sites

Look for hotel packages that include breakfast to save $15-25 per day on meals

Book accommodations outside peak summer months for significant rate reductions

Staying only in downtown hotels during peak season without comparing suburban options (can cost 50-100% more)

Relying entirely on rideshares and taxis instead of using public transit or walking (typically 3-4x more expensive)

Eating all meals at hotel restaurants or tourist-area establishments (usually 100-200% markup over local spots)