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

Sterling travel guide

Sterling Tourism | Sterling Guide

You're Going to Love Sterling

With a population of 5,617, Sterling 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 Sterling has to offer.

When to visit Sterling

Sterling in October
Estimated hotel price
$86
1 night at 3-star hotel
Sterling in October
Estimated hotel price
$86
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Sterling in July, when the average temperature is 55.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 69.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -13 °F, with an average temperature of -4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 1.8″. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Sterling, with an average rainfall of 0.3″.

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How to Get to Sterling

Plane

Although Sterling doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Kenai (ENA), which is located 16 miles from Sterling. 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 Sterling departs from Anchorage and takes around 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Sterling is to pick up a car rental from Anchorage, which is about 55 miles from Sterling. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, among others, in Anchorage.

Plane

Although Sterling doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Kenai (ENA), which is located 16 miles from Sterling. 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 Sterling departs from Anchorage and takes around 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Sterling is to pick up a car rental from Anchorage, which is about 55 miles from Sterling. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, among others, in Anchorage.

Airports near Sterling

ANCAnchorage
HOMHomer
ENAKenai

Airlines serving Sterling

Lufthansa
Good (8,157 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,547 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,132 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,489 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,257 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,625 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,041 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,744 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,903 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,387 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,423 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,717 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,470 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,965 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,880 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,221 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,264 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,561 reviews)
Condor
Good (531 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,067 reviews)
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Where to stay in Sterling

Average rates range from around $270 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $234 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Sterling

Renting a car in Sterling

Expect to pay $4.24 per gallon in Sterling (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $50.88 and $67.83.

Expect to pay $4.24 per gallon in Sterling (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $50.88 and $67.83.