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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Soldotna to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Soldotna

Soldotna in October
Estimated hotel price
C$ 113
1 night at 3-star hotel
Soldotna in October
Estimated hotel price
C$ 113
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Soldotna in July, when the average temperature is 13 °C, and the highest can go up to 19 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -15 °C, with an average temperature of -10 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 112 mm. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Soldotna, with an average rainfall of 23 mm.

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How to Get to Soldotna

Plane

When flying to Soldotna, you’ll arrive at Kenai (ENA), which is located 9 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Soldotna from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 10h 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Soldotna is to pick up a car rental from Anchorage, which is about 64 miles from Soldotna. You’ll find branches of Budget and Turo, among others, in Anchorage.

Plane

When flying to Soldotna, you’ll arrive at Kenai (ENA), which is located 9 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Soldotna from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 10h 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Soldotna is to pick up a car rental from Anchorage, which is about 64 miles from Soldotna. You’ll find branches of Budget and Turo, among others, in Anchorage.

Airports near Soldotna

Airlines serving Soldotna

Lufthansa
Good (4,665 reviews)
KLM
Good (858 reviews)
SWISS
Good (924 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,487 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,603 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,558 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,941 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,484 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,787 reviews)
Finnair
Good (880 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (916 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,569 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (772 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (965 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (818 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (986 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (772 reviews)
Icelandair
Good (270 reviews)
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Where to stay in Soldotna

Average rates range from around C$ 363 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 245 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Soldotna Inn and Best Western King Salmon Inn.

Where to stay in popular areas of Soldotna

Most booked hotels in Soldotna

Best Western King Salmon Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 206+
Aspen Hotel Soldotna
2 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 208+
Kenai River Lodge
0 stars
Poor (0, Poor reviews)
C$ 174+

Renting a car in Soldotna

Expect to pay C$ 1.43 per litre in Soldotna (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 17.08 and C$ 22.77.

Expect to pay C$ 1.43 per litre in Soldotna (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 17.08 and C$ 22.77.