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

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.

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When to visit Fairbanks

Fairbanks in December
Estimated package price
$127
2 travelers
Flight to Fairbanks
3 nights at hotel
Fairbanks in December
Estimated package price
$127
2 travelers
Flight to Fairbanks
3 nights at hotel

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″.

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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, Hawaiian Airlines and American Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Fairbanks departs from Anchorage and takes around 1h.

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, Hawaiian Airlines and American Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Fairbanks departs from Anchorage and takes around 1h.

Airports near Fairbanks

DJNDelta Junction
HKBHealy Lake
FAIFairbanks

Airlines serving Fairbanks

KLM
Good (1,493 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,867 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,394 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,564 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,559 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,381 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,201 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,775 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,205 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,549 reviews)
Icelandair
Good (631 reviews)
Condor
Good (406 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (685 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,562 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,318 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,839 reviews)
Everts Air
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Wright Air
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Where to stay in Fairbanks

Average rates range from around $220 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $94 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 $859 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Fairbanks are about 20% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Fairbanks by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Fairbanks

Most booked hotels in Fairbanks

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Pike's Waterfront Lodge
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1879 reviews)
$144+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fairbanks Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 638 reviews)
$150+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Fairbanks
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 301 reviews)
$202+
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Bridgewater Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
2 stars
Good (7.7, 679 reviews)
$109+
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Westmark Fairbanks Hotel & Conference Center
3 stars
Good (7.3, 1168 reviews)
$118+
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Abbey Archway Inn
3 stars
Good (7.1, 500 reviews)
$96+
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Renting a car in Fairbanks

Renting a car in Fairbanks costs $85 per day, on average, or $256 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Dollar, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Alamo 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.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 40% cheaper than airport locations in Fairbanks.

Expect to pay $4.32 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 $51.78 and $69.05. The most frequently booked car type in Fairbanks is Full-size (GMC Yukon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Hyundai Elantra or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Fairbanks costs $85 per day, on average, or $256 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Dollar, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Alamo 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.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 40% cheaper than airport locations in Fairbanks.

Expect to pay $4.32 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 $51.78 and $69.05. The most frequently booked car type in Fairbanks is Full-size (GMC Yukon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Hyundai Elantra or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Fairbanks

Standard

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$32/day

Standard

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$33/day

Economy
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