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.
Activities & attractions in Girdwood
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
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″.
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 Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Girdwood departs from Fairbanks and takes around 58m.
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 Budget, among others, in Anchorage.
Airlines serving Girdwood
Where to stay in Girdwood
Average rates range from around $252 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $248 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Girdwood
Most booked hotels in Girdwood
Renting a car in Girdwood
Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99.