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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
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Soldotna travel guide

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You're Going to Love Soldotna

With a population of 4,163, Soldotna 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 Soldotna has to offer.

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When to visit Soldotna

Soldotna in February
Estimated hotel price
$87
1 night at 3-star hotel
Soldotna in February
Estimated hotel price
$87
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Soldotna in July, when the average temperature is 55.4 °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 5 °F, with an average temperature of 14 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 4.4″. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Soldotna, with an average rainfall of 0.9″.

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How to Get to Soldotna

Plane

When flying to Soldotna, you’ll arrive at Kenai (ENA), which is located 14 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Soldotna departs from Anchorage and takes around 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Soldotna is to pick up a car rental from Anchorage, which is about 103 km from Soldotna. You’ll find branches of Avis and Turo, among others, in Anchorage.

Plane

When flying to Soldotna, you’ll arrive at Kenai (ENA), which is located 14 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Soldotna departs from Anchorage and takes around 30m.

Car

Another option to get to Soldotna is to pick up a car rental from Anchorage, which is about 103 km from Soldotna. You’ll find branches of Avis and Turo, among others, in Anchorage.

Airports near Soldotna

ANCAnchorage
HOMHomer
ENAKenai

Airlines serving Soldotna

KLM
Good (1,455 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,786 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,750 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,204 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,299 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,534 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,741 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,685 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,722 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,362 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,884 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,704 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,192 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,919 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,577 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,555 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (989 reviews)
Icelandair
Good (614 reviews)
Condor
Good (400 reviews)
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Where to stay in Soldotna

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Best Western King Salmon Inn and Aspen Hotel Soldotna.

Where to stay in popular areas of Soldotna

Most booked hotels in Soldotna

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Southern Bluff Bed & Breakfast
3 stars
Excellent (9.6, 56 reviews)
$118+
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Kenai Airport Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 310 reviews)
$122+
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Aspen Suites Hotel Kenai
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 336 reviews)
$129+
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Quality Inn Kenai
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 156 reviews)
$94+
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Best Western King Salmon Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 98 reviews)
$129+
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Uptown Motel Kenai
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 42 reviews)
$97+
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Renting a car in Soldotna

Expect to pay $3.22 per gallon in Soldotna (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $38.61 and $51.48. Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Soldotna, while also 64% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.22 per gallon in Soldotna (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $38.61 and $51.48. Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Soldotna, while also 64% cheaper than other types, on average.

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