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. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Eagle River has to offer.

Eagle River in February

Estimated hotel price

$85

1 night at 3-star hotel

$85

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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Although Eagle River doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Anchorage Airport (ANC), which is located 28 km from Eagle River. Anchorage Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Alaska Airlines, Grant Aviation, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Eagle River departs from Fairbanks and takes around 1h 07m.

Car

Another option to get to Eagle River is to pick up a car rental from Anchorage, which is about 21 km from Eagle River. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, among others, in Anchorage.

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Car

Another option to get to Eagle River is to pick up a car rental from Anchorage, which is about 21 km from Eagle River. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, among others, in Anchorage.

Airports near Eagle River

ANCAnchorage

ENAKenai

Airlines serving Eagle River

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Scandinavian Airlines

Good (1,874 reviews)

Air Canada

Good (11,323 reviews)

Finnair

Good (1,418 reviews)

Alaska Airlines

Good (12,644 reviews)

LATAM Airlines

Good (1,952 reviews)

Aeromexico

Good (1,480 reviews)

Japan Airlines

Excellent (1,868 reviews)

Korean Air

Excellent (1,221 reviews)

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Where to stay in popular areas of Eagle River

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Alaska Chalet Bed & Breakfast

3 stars

Excellent (9.2, 48 reviews)

$162+

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Eagle River Lodge

3 stars

Excellent (8.4, 13 reviews)

$274+

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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Eagle River/Anchorage Are

2 stars

Good (6.6, 528 reviews)

$143+

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Renting a car in Eagle River costs $89 per day, on average, or $358 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 107% cheaper than airport locations in Eagle River.

Expect to pay $4.20 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 $50.42 and $67.23.

Renting a car in Eagle River costs $89 per day, on average, or $358 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 107% cheaper than airport locations in Eagle River.

Expect to pay $4.20 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 $50.42 and $67.23.

Eagle River Tourism | Eagle River Guide

You're Going to Love Eagle River

When to visit Eagle River

How to Get to Eagle River

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Airports near Eagle River

Airlines serving Eagle River

Where to stay in popular areas of Eagle River

Most booked hotels in Eagle River

Renting a car in Eagle River