Skagway travel guide

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You're Going to Love Skagway

With a population of 920, Skagway 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 Skagway to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Skagway

Skagway in June
Estimated hotel price
$183
1 night at 3-star hotel
Skagway in June
Estimated hotel price
$183
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Skagway in July, when the average temperature is 59 °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 17.6 °F, with an average temperature of 21.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 4.3″. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Skagway, with an average rainfall of 1.1″.

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How to Get to Skagway

Plane

When flying to Skagway, you’ll arrive at Skagway (SGY), which is located 0 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Skagway departs from San Francisco and takes around 14h 43m.

Plane

When flying to Skagway, you’ll arrive at Skagway (SGY), which is located 0 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Skagway departs from San Francisco and takes around 14h 43m.

Airports near Skagway

Airlines serving Skagway

KLM
Good (852 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,534 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,615 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,650 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (773 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (962 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (813 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,795 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (504 reviews)
WestJet
Good (1,928 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Skagway

Most booked hotels in Skagway

Historic Skagway Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 155 reviews)
$237+
Westmark Inn Skagway
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 212 reviews)
$153+

Renting a car in Skagway

Renting a car in Skagway costs $159 per day, on average.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Skagway (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 Skagway is Full-size (Jeep Wrangler Unlimited or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Chevrolet Equinox or similar) are, on average, 50% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Skagway costs $159 per day, on average.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Skagway (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 Skagway is Full-size (Jeep Wrangler Unlimited or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Chevrolet Equinox or similar) are, on average, 50% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Car rental agencies in Skagway

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