Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Carcross travel guide

Carcross Tourism | Carcross Guide

You're Going to Love Carcross

With a population of 446, Carcross is a must-see destination in Yukon, Canada. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Carcross to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Carcross

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Carcross in May, when the average temperature is 32 °F, and the highest can go up to 32 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -9.4 °F, with an average temperature of -0.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 1.3″. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Carcross, with an average rainfall of 0.2″.

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How to Get to Carcross

Plane

Although Carcross doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Whitehorse (YXY), which is located 63 km from Carcross. The shortest flight to Carcross from the United States departs from Houston and takes around 17h 24m.

Car

Another option to get to Carcross is to pick up a car rental from Whitehorse, which is about 64 km from Carcross. You’ll find branches of Driving Force and Budget, among others, in Whitehorse.

Plane

Although Carcross doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Whitehorse (YXY), which is located 63 km from Carcross. The shortest flight to Carcross from the United States departs from Houston and takes around 17h 24m.

Car

Another option to get to Carcross is to pick up a car rental from Whitehorse, which is about 64 km from Carcross. You’ll find branches of Driving Force and Budget, among others, in Whitehorse.

Airports near Carcross

YXYWhitehorse

Airlines serving Carcross

Lufthansa
Good (7,632 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,531 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,025 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,202 reviews)
Air North
Excellent (42 reviews)

Where to stay in popular areas of Carcross

Most booked hotels in Carcross

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Spirit Lake Wilderness Resort
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 44 reviews)
$95+
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Renting a car in Carcross

Expect to pay $4.20 per gallon in Carcross (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $50.42 and $67.23.

Expect to pay $4.20 per gallon in Carcross (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $50.42 and $67.23.