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

Girdwood travel guide

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You're Going to Love Girdwood

With a population of 2,250, Girdwood is a must-see destination in Alaska, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Girdwood deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Where to Eat in Girdwood

If you’re looking for affordable options, Seven Glaciers (1000 Arlberg Avenue) and Sakura Asian Bistro (1000 Arlberg Avenue) are great picks.

When to visit Girdwood

Girdwood in November
Estimated hotel price
$226
1 night at 3-star hotel
Girdwood in November
Estimated hotel price
$226
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Girdwood in July, when the average temperature is 57.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 66.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 12.2 °F, with an average temperature of 17.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 3″. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Girdwood, with an average rainfall of 0.7″.

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How to Get to Girdwood

Plane

Although Girdwood doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Anchorage Airport (ANC), which is located 32 miles from Girdwood. Anchorage Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Condor and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Girdwood departs from Fairbanks and takes around 1h 04m.

Car

Another option to get to Girdwood is to pick up a car rental from Anchorage, which is about 31 miles from Girdwood. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in Anchorage.

Plane

Although Girdwood doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Anchorage Airport (ANC), which is located 32 miles from Girdwood. Anchorage Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Condor and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Girdwood departs from Fairbanks and takes around 1h 04m.

Car

Another option to get to Girdwood is to pick up a car rental from Anchorage, which is about 31 miles from Girdwood. You’ll find branches of Turo and Dollar, among others, in Anchorage.

Airports near Girdwood

ANCAnchorage
ENAKenai
VDZValdez

Airlines serving Girdwood

Lufthansa
Good (7,159 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,364 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,033 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,964 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,637 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,779 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,466 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,810 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (804 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,590 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,573 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,394 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,246 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,292 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,310 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,494 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,508 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,090 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,787 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,715 reviews)
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Where to stay in Girdwood

Average rates range from around $280 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $203 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Girdwood

Most booked hotels in Girdwood

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Alyeska Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 820 reviews)
$250+
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Ski Inn
3 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$107+
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Renting a car in Girdwood

Expect to pay $3.48 per gallon in Girdwood (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $41.79 and $55.72.

Expect to pay $3.48 per gallon in Girdwood (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $41.79 and $55.72.

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