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

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.

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When to visit Soldotna

Soldotna in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 156
1 night at 3-star hotel
Soldotna in February
Estimated hotel price
C$ 156
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 5h 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 Turo and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, 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 5h 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 Turo and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Anchorage.

Airports near Soldotna

ANCAnchorage
HOMHomer
ENAKenai

Airlines serving Soldotna

Lufthansa
Good (8,127 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,533 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,105 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,455 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,251 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,625 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,960 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,742 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,874 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,323 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,418 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,642 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,952 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,480 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,868 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,221 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,257 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,565 reviews)
Condor
Good (500 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,059 reviews)
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Where to stay in Soldotna

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Best Western King Salmon Inn and Soldotna Inn.

Where to stay in popular areas of Soldotna

Most booked hotels in Soldotna

Aspen Hotel Soldotna
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 273+
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Best Western King Salmon Inn
2 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
C$ 286+
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Kenai River Lodge
0 stars
Mediocre (3.9, Mediocre reviews)
C$ 264+
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Renting a car in Soldotna

Expect to pay C$ 1.58 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$ 18.88 and C$ 25.17. Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Soldotna, while also 64% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 1.58 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$ 18.88 and C$ 25.17. Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Soldotna, while also 64% cheaper than other types, on average.