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. We recommend you stay at least 7 days in order to fully appreciate everything Eagle River has to offer.
When to visit Eagle River
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.
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 Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 27h.
Car
Another option to get to Eagle River is to pick up a car hire from Anchorage, which is about 13 miles from Eagle River. You’ll find branches of Budget and Thrifty, among others, in Anchorage.
Airlines serving Eagle River
Where to stay in popular areas of Eagle River
Hiring a car in Eagle River
Expect to pay $1.59 per litre in Eagle River (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $18.99 and $25.31.