Juneau travel guide
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You're Going to Love Juneau
With a population of 31,275, Juneau is a must-see destination in Alaska, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Juneau deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Juneau
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Juneau in July, when the average temperature is 57.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 64.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 23 °F, with an average temperature of 28.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 8.6″. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Juneau, with an average rainfall of 2.9″.
How to Get to Juneau
Plane
When flying to Juneau, you’ll arrive at Juneau Intl (JNU), which is located 7 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Juneau include American Airlines, Aeromexico and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Juneau departs from Seattle and takes around 2h 19m.
Airlines serving Juneau
Where to stay in Juneau
Average rates range from around $387 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $337 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Best Western Country Lane Inn and Aspen Suites Hotel Juneau.
Where to stay in popular areas of Juneau
Most booked hotels in Juneau
Renting a car in Juneau
Renting a car in Juneau costs $102 per day, on average, or $203 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in Juneau.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Juneau (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. The most frequently booked car type in Juneau is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Ford Explorer or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Juneau
Intermediate SUV
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$73/day
Full-size
5 Adults, 2 Bags
$78/day