Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Girdwood travel guide

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You're Going to Love Girdwood

With a population of 2.250, Girdwood is a must-see destination in Alaska, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Girdwood has to offer.

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When to visit Girdwood

Girdwood in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 267
1 night at 3-star hotel
Girdwood in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 267
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Girdwood in July, when the average temperature is 14 °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 -11 °C, with an average temperature of -8 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 76 mm. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Girdwood, with an average rainfall of 18 mm.

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How to Get to Girdwood

Plane

Although Girdwood doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Anchorage Airport (ANC), which is located 51 km from Girdwood. Anchorage Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, United Airlines, Delta and other airlines departing from Canada. The shortest flight to Girdwood from Canada departs from Calgary and takes around 3h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Girdwood is to pick up a car rental from Anchorage, which is about 49 km from Girdwood. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, among others, in Anchorage.

Plane

Although Girdwood doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Anchorage Airport (ANC), which is located 51 km from Girdwood. Anchorage Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, United Airlines, Delta and other airlines departing from Canada. The shortest flight to Girdwood from Canada departs from Calgary and takes around 3h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Girdwood is to pick up a car rental from Anchorage, which is about 49 km from Girdwood. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, among others, in Anchorage.

Airports near Girdwood

ANCAnchorage
ENAKenai
VDZValdez

Airlines serving Girdwood

Lufthansa
Good (8,196 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,558 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,173 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,503 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,258 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,647 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,738 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,104 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,952 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,489 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,427 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,813 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,986 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,472 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,904 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,221 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,276 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,557 reviews)
Condor
Good (555 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,083 reviews)
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Where to stay in Girdwood

Average rates range from around C$ 414 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 324 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Girdwood

Renting a car in Girdwood

Expect to pay C$ 1.60 per litre in Girdwood (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 19.14 and C$ 25.52.

Expect to pay C$ 1.60 per litre in Girdwood (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 19.14 and C$ 25.52.