East Glacier Park Center Car Hire

Rent a car in East Glacier Park and have Glacier National Park's eastern entrance just 5 km away. From here you can easily reach Many Glacier Valley (90 km, approximately 1.5 hours) and Two Medicine Lake (25 km, approximately 25 minutes) in your own vehicle. A car is essentially a requirement to experience the park's remote valleys and hiking trails.

East Glacier Park is a small town at the edge of the Blackfeet Nation reservation, surrounded by dramatic Rocky Mountain peaks. The Amtrak Empire Builder train stops here in summer, but to truly explore the surroundings you need a rental car – the nearest major town is Browning (25 km east) and Cut Bank (75 km east). Going-to-the-Sun Road typically opens in June – plan your drive there early in the morning to avoid queues at the park's road closures.

Fill up your tank in East Glacier or Browning before heading into the park as gas stations are few. Book your rental car well in advance – availability is limited in this small town. How far is it to Glacier National Park's west entrance?

From East Glacier Park to West Glacier it's approximately 105 km via Going-to-the-Sun Road (seasonal) or approximately 170 km via US-2 around the park. Can I drive Going-to-the-Sun Road in any vehicle? Vehicles longer than 6.4 m or wider than 2.5 m are prohibited on parts of the road.

Standard cars and SUVs are permitted. Is there fuel available in East Glacier Park? Yes, there's a gas station in town, but hours may be limited.

Always fill up before longer trips into the park.

We compare prices from all major providers at East Glacier Park Center so you can see the total cost upfront — including insurance, fuel terms and any extras. Most bookings include free cancellation up to 48 hours before pickup, giving you flexibility if your plans change.