Talkeetna travel guide

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You're Going to Love Talkeetna

With a population of 876, Talkeetna is a must-see destination in Alaska, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Talkeetna to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Talkeetna

Talkeetna in December
Estimated hotel price
$110
1 night at 3-star hotel
Talkeetna in December
Estimated hotel price
$110
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Talkeetna in July, when the average temperature is 60.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 68 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 6.8 °F, with an average temperature of 14 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 5.1″. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in Talkeetna, with an average rainfall of 1.1″.

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How to Get to Talkeetna

Plane

Although Talkeetna doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Anchorage Airport (ANC), which is located 128 km from Talkeetna. Airlines that fly from the United States to Talkeetna include Air Canada, Alaska Airlines and Qatar Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Talkeetna departs from Fairbanks and takes around 1h.

Car

Another option to get to Talkeetna is to pick up a car rental from Anchorage, which is about 123 km from Talkeetna. You’ll find branches of Budget and Turo, among others, in Anchorage.

Plane

Although Talkeetna doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Anchorage Airport (ANC), which is located 128 km from Talkeetna. Airlines that fly from the United States to Talkeetna include Air Canada, Alaska Airlines and Qatar Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Talkeetna departs from Fairbanks and takes around 1h.

Car

Another option to get to Talkeetna is to pick up a car rental from Anchorage, which is about 123 km from Talkeetna. You’ll find branches of Budget and Turo, among others, in Anchorage.

Airports near Talkeetna

Airlines serving Talkeetna

Lufthansa
Good (4,650 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (924 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,477 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,603 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,556 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,938 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,773 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (913 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,557 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (775 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (965 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (815 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (987 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (770 reviews)
Icelandair
Good (268 reviews)
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Where to stay in Talkeetna

Average rates range from around $209 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $166 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Talkeetna

Most booked hotels in Talkeetna

Susitna River Lodging, Suites
0 stars
Excellent (9.7, 133 reviews)
$144+
Talkeetna Hideaway
2 stars
Excellent (9.1, 156 reviews)
$108+
Grace and Bill's Freedom Hills B&B
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 142 reviews)
$147+
Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge
0 stars
Excellent (8.8, 102 reviews)
$143+
Talkeetna Inn
2 stars
Good (7.6, 339 reviews)
$118+

Renting a car in Talkeetna

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