Seward travel guide
Seward Tourism | Seward Guide
You're Going to Love Seward
With a population of 2 693, Seward is a must-see destination in Alaska, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Seward deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Seward
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Seward in July, when the average temperature is 55.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 60.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 23 °F, with an average temperature of 26.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 9.9″. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Seward, with an average rainfall of 2.4″.
How to Get to Seward
Plane
Although Seward doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Kenai (ENA), which is located 112 km from Seward. Anchorage Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Seward departs from Fairbanks and takes around 1h.
Car
Another option to get to Seward is to pick up a car rental from Anchorage, which is about 126 km from Seward. You’ll find branches of Budget and Turo, among others, in Anchorage.
Airlines serving Seward
Where to stay in Seward
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Seward and Harborview Inn.
Where to stay in popular areas of Seward
Most booked hotels in Seward
Renting a car in Seward
Renting a car in Seward costs $132 per day, on average, or $264 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 7% more expensive than at Anchorage.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Seward (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Seward is Standard (Mitsubishi Galant or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Kia Soul or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.