Gustavus travel guide

Gustavus Tourism | Gustavus Guide

You're Going to Love Gustavus

With a population of 442, Gustavus is a must-see destination in Alaska, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Gustavus deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Gustavus

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Gustavus 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 23 °F, with an average temperature of 28.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 8.2″. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Gustavus, with an average rainfall of 2.7″.

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How to Get to Gustavus

Plane

When flying to Gustavus, you’ll arrive at Gustavus Arpt (GST), which is located 1 mile from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Gustavus departs from Juneau and takes around 25m.

Plane

When flying to Gustavus, you’ll arrive at Gustavus Arpt (GST), which is located 1 mile from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Gustavus departs from Juneau and takes around 25m.

Airports near Gustavus

Airlines serving Gustavus

KLM
Good (849 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,467 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,483 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,538 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (775 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (959 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (815 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,786 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (514 reviews)
WestJet
Good (1,918 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Gustavus

Most booked hotels in Gustavus

Gustavus Inn at Glacier Bay
2 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$482+
The Annie Mae Lodge
2 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$156+
Glacier Bay Country Inn
3 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$252+
Glacier Bay Lodge
0 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$354+

Renting a car in Gustavus

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Gustavus (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 Gustavus (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.