Anchorage car rentals from C$ 45/day

Regular sedans with front-wheel drive are a good option in the metropolitan area of Anchorage, but when the weather gets harsher, a four-wheel drive option such as a Subaru offers more security when driving outside the city.

The speed limit on highways is 55 miles per hour, but in residential areas it is 25 mph, and 65 mph on some freeways. However, drivers can still be ticketed when driving within the speed limits if the speed they're driving is considered unsafe during harsh weather conditions.

Parking spaces in downtown Anchorage are usually scarce. Street parking is typically metered, time-limited, or both. Parking is free between 6 p.m. and 9 a.m., and on weekends and public holidays. Depending on demand and on how many hours one is paying for, meter pricing can range anywhere between $1.25 and $1.75 an hour. There are also parking garages spread throughout the city, and some hotels even offer free parking.

On average a rental car in Anchorage costs C$ 139 per day.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Thrifty (C$ 45/day), Budget (C$ 47/day) and Avis (C$ 62/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Thrifty 3730 Spenard Rd 99517 (4 kilometers from city center).

Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental companies in Anchorage are Budget (8.7, 132 reviews), Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.4, 68 reviews), and Avis (7.9, 278 reviews).

The average gas price in Anchorage is C$ 4.80 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between C$ 58 and C$ 77, depending on the car size.

Compact (Jeep Liberty or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Anchorage.

Car rental companies onsite at Anchorage airport include Avis, Budget, Dollar and NextCar.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Anchorage airport to off-airport locations include Avis, Budget and Dollar.

Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

A Compact car rental in Anchorage costs C$ 48 per day, on average.

An Intermediate car rental in Anchorage costs C$ 133 per day, on average.

A Standard car rental in Anchorage costs C$ 142 per day, on average.

In Anchorage, cars are most frequently rented at Avis 441 B Street (1 km from city centre ).

On average a rental car in Anchorage costs C$ 974 per week (C$ 139 per day).

On average a rental car in Anchorage costs C$ 4,173 per month (C$ 139 per day).

Some things you will want to have in your car if you are driving outside of the central city include items such as ice scrapers, jumper cables, and phone chargers. People often overlook other things such as sand to give you extra traction if you're stuck, flares, and a solar blanket.

One of the best reasons to head to Anchorage in the summer is for the Summer Solstice Festival. The city loves to make the most of the longest day each year with plenty of food trucks and a wide array of family-friendly fun in downtown Anchorage.