Eagle River travel guide

Eagle River Tourism | Eagle River Guide

You're Going to Love Eagle River

With a population of 24,793, Eagle River is a must-see destination in Alaska, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Eagle River deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Eagle River

Eagle River in November
Estimated hotel price
$49
1 night at 3-star hotel
Eagle River in November
Estimated hotel price
$49
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Eagle River in July, when the average temperature is 55.4 °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 -4 °F, with an average temperature of 5 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 1.7″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Eagle River, with an average rainfall of 0.5″.

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How to Get to Eagle River

Plane

Although Eagle River doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Anchorage Airport (ANC), which is located 17 miles from Eagle River. Anchorage Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, Lufthansa and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Eagle River departs from Seattle and takes around 3h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Eagle River is to pick up a car rental from Anchorage, which is about 13 miles from Eagle River. You’ll find branches of Budget and Turo, among others, in Anchorage.

Plane

Although Eagle River doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Anchorage Airport (ANC), which is located 17 miles from Eagle River. Anchorage Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, Lufthansa and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Eagle River departs from Seattle and takes around 3h 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Eagle River is to pick up a car rental from Anchorage, which is about 13 miles from Eagle River. You’ll find branches of Budget and Turo, among others, in Anchorage.

Airports near Eagle River

Airlines serving Eagle River

Lufthansa
Good (4,632 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,469 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,605 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,553 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,937 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,483 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,752 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (913 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,536 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (775 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (959 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (815 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (988 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (772 reviews)
Icelandair
Good (269 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Eagle River

Most booked hotels in Eagle River

Alaska Chalet Bed & Breakfast
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 33 reviews)
$151+
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Eagle River/Anchorage Are
2 stars
Good (7, 376 reviews)
$71+

Renting a car in Eagle River

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Eagle River (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Eagle River (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99.