Anchorage travel guide
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You're Going to Love Anchorage
With a population of 291.826, Anchorage is the largest city in Alaska, United States by the number of inhabitants. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Anchorage to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Anchorage
Downtown is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Anchorage. These include popular favourites such as Marx Bros Cafe (627 W Third Avenue), Crow's Nest - Hotel Captain Cook (939 West 5th Ave) and Whisky & Ramen (436 W 4th Ave). If you’re looking for affordable options, Cattle Company Steakhouse - Anchorage (300 W. Tudor Road) and Campobello Bistro (601 W 36th Ave Ste 10) are great picks.
When to visit Anchorage
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Anchorage in July, when the average temperature is 15 °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 -12 °C, with an average temperature of -8 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 84 mm. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Anchorage, with an average rainfall of 13 mm.
How to Get to Anchorage
Plane
When flying to Anchorage, you’ll arrive at Anchorage Airport (ANC), which is located 7 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Anchorage from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 3h 21m.
Airlines serving Anchorage
Where to stay in Anchorage
Average rates range from around C$ 312 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 439 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Wingate by Wyndham Anchorage Downtown/Ship Creek and TownePlace Suites by Marriott Anchorage Midtown. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Anchorage, with prices from C$ 77 to C$ 1,225 per night. South Addition is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Anchorage are about 12% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Downtown - In Anchorage’s most popular neighbourhood to stay, recommended hotels include Hotel Captain Cook, Marriott Anchorage Downtown and Historic Anchorage Hotel.
Midtown - Here you’ll find travellers’ favourites such as Homewood Suites by Hilton Anchorage, Embassy Suites Anchorage and Home2 Suites by Hilton Anchorage/Midtown. The average nightly price for a double room in Midtown is C$ 159.
Spenard - Holiday Inn Express Anchorage, Courtyard by Marriott Anchorage Airport and The Lakefront Anchorage have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Spenard will cost you about C$ 185 per night.
Where to stay in popular areas of Anchorage
Most booked hotels in Anchorage
Renting a car in Anchorage
Renting a car in Anchorage costs C$ 152 per day, on average. Alamo, National and Budget are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Anchorage is the Budget branch at 5000 West Int'l Airport Road, which is 7 km from the downtown.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 5% cheaper than airport locations in Anchorage.
Expect to pay C$ 1.41 per litre in Anchorage (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 16.90 and C$ 22.53. The most frequently booked car type in Anchorage is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Toyota Tacoma or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Anchorage
Supplier choice
5 adults, 5 Bags
C$ 35/day
Intermediate
5 adults, 3 Bags
C$ 36/day