Introduction
What to do
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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Girdwood to see all of its attractions.

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When to visit Girdwood

Girdwood in April
Estimated hotel price
$198
1 night at 3-star hotel
Girdwood in April
Estimated hotel price
$198
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 51 km from Girdwood. 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 Girdwood departs from Fairbanks and takes around 1h 02m.

Car

Another option to get to Girdwood is to pick up a car rental from Anchorage, which is about 49 km from Girdwood. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, among others, in Anchorage.

Plane

Although Girdwood doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Anchorage Airport (ANC), which is located 51 km from Girdwood. 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 Girdwood departs from Fairbanks and takes around 1h 02m.

Car

Another option to get to Girdwood is to pick up a car rental from Anchorage, which is about 49 km from Girdwood. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, among others, in Anchorage.

Airports near Girdwood

ANCAnchorage
ENAKenai
VDZValdez

Airlines serving Girdwood

Lufthansa
Good (8,036 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,524 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,027 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,393 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,224 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,596 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,776 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,806 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,127 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,401 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,469 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,918 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,835 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,218 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,493 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,568 reviews)
Condor
Good (430 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,043 reviews)
Icelandair
Good (665 reviews)
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Where to stay in Girdwood

Average rates range from around $287 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $331 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 (8.5, 847 reviews)
$249+
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Ski Inn
3 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$140+
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Renting a car in Girdwood

Expect to pay $4.81 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 $57.69 and $76.92.

Expect to pay $4.81 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 $57.69 and $76.92.