Eagle River travel guide

Eagle River Tourism | Eagle River Guide

You're Going to Love Eagle River

With a population of 24,793, Eagle River 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 Eagle River to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Eagle River

Eagle River in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 68
1 night at 3-star hotel
Eagle River in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 68
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Eagle River in July, when the average temperature is 13 °C, and the highest can go up to 18 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -20 °C, with an average temperature of -15 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 42 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Eagle River, with an average rainfall of 12 mm.

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How to Get to Eagle River

Plane

Although Eagle River doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Anchorage Airport (ANC), which is located 17 miles from Eagle River. The shortest flight to Eagle River from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 3h 21m.

Car

Another option to get to Eagle River is to pick up a car rental from Anchorage, which is about 13 miles from Eagle River. You’ll find branches of Budget and Turo, among others, in Anchorage.

Plane

Although Eagle River doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Anchorage Airport (ANC), which is located 17 miles from Eagle River. The shortest flight to Eagle River from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 3h 21m.

Car

Another option to get to Eagle River is to pick up a car rental from Anchorage, which is about 13 miles from Eagle River. You’ll find branches of Budget and Turo, among others, in Anchorage.

Airports near Eagle River

Airlines serving Eagle River

Lufthansa
Good (4,673 reviews)
KLM
Good (855 reviews)
SWISS
Good (933 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,521 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,618 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,582 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (478 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,949 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,476 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,830 reviews)
Finnair
Good (874 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (922 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,632 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (774 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (962 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (813 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (990 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (772 reviews)
Icelandair
Good (277 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Eagle River

Most booked hotels in Eagle River

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Eagle River/Anchorage Are
2 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
C$ 146+

Renting a car in Eagle River

Expect to pay C$ 1.43 per litre in Eagle River (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 17.07 and C$ 22.75.

Expect to pay C$ 1.43 per litre in Eagle River (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 17.07 and C$ 22.75.