Valdez travel guide
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You're Going to Love Valdez
With a population of 3 976, Valdez is a must-see destination in Alaska, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Valdez deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Valdez
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Valdez in July, when the average temperature is 55.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 62.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 19.4 °F, with an average temperature of 23 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 9.6″. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Valdez, with an average rainfall of 2.8″.
How to Get to Valdez
Plane
When flying to Valdez, you’ll arrive at Valdez (VDZ), which is located 5 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Valdez departs from Anchorage and takes around 50m.
Car
Another option to get to Valdez is to pick up a car rental from Anchorage, which is about 191 km from Valdez. You’ll find branches of Budget and Turo, among others, in Anchorage.
Airlines serving Valdez
Where to stay in Valdez
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Glacier Hotel and Totem Hotel And Suites.
Where to stay in popular areas of Valdez
Most booked hotels in Valdez
Renting a car in Valdez
Renting a car in Valdez costs $165 per day, on average, or $330 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Valdez (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.