Fairbanks travel guide
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You're Going to Love Fairbanks
With a population of 31,535, Fairbanks 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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Fairbanks has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Fairbanks
Tours
When to visit Fairbanks
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Fairbanks in July, when the average temperature is 62.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 73.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -16.6 °F, with an average temperature of -7.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 2.2″. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in Fairbanks, with an average rainfall of 0.3″.
How to Get to Fairbanks
Plane
When flying to Fairbanks, you’ll arrive at Fairbanks (FAI), which is located 5 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Fairbanks include Alaska Airlines, American Airlines and Qatar Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Fairbanks departs from Anchorage and takes around 1h 01m.
Airlines serving Fairbanks
Where to stay in Fairbanks
Average rates range from around $234 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $92 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Bridgewater Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham and Golden North Inn. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Fairbanks, with prices from $42 to $609 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Fairbanks are about 25% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Fairbanks
Most booked hotels in Fairbanks
Renting a car in Fairbanks
Renting a car in Fairbanks costs $96 per day, on average, or $288 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo and Budget are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Fairbanks is the Budget branch at 6450 Airport Way Suite 6, which is 5 miles from the city center.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 12% more expensive than at Fairbanks.
Expect to pay $4.81 per gallon in Fairbanks (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $57.69 and $76.92. The most frequently booked car type in Fairbanks is Compact (Jeep Compass or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Fairbanks
Supplier choice
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$48/day
Compact SUV
4 Adults, 2 Bags
$51/day