With a population of 875, Gardiner is a must-see destination in Montana, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Gardiner deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Gardiner in July, when the average temperature is 59 °F, and the highest can go up to 78.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -0.4 °F, with an average temperature of 14 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 2.1″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Gardiner, with an average rainfall of 0.9″.
Although Gardiner doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to West Yellowstone (WYS), which is located 50 km from Gardiner. West Yellowstone is the most popular, with regular flights from Delta, United Airlines, Air France and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Gardiner departs from Salt Lake City and takes around 1h 10m.
Another option to get to Gardiner is to pick up a car rental from Bozeman, which is about 77 km from Gardiner. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Turo, among others, in Bozeman.
Average rates range from around $267 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $545 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Yellowstone Village Inn and Suites and Dreamcatcher Tipi Hotel.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Gardiner (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38.