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. Girdwood deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Girdwood

If you’re looking for affordable options, Seven Glaciers (1000 Arlberg Avenue) and Sakura Asian Bistro (1000 Arlberg Avenue) are great picks.

When to visit Girdwood

Girdwood in November
Estimated hotel price
$270
1 night at 3-star hotel
Girdwood in November
Estimated hotel price
$270
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. The shortest flight to Girdwood from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 25h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Girdwood is to pick up a car hire from Anchorage, which is about 49 km from Girdwood. You’ll find branches of Budget 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. The shortest flight to Girdwood from Australia departs from Sydney and takes around 25h 40m.

Car

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

Airports near Girdwood

Airlines serving Girdwood

Lufthansa
Good (4,650 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (924 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,477 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,603 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,556 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,938 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,773 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (913 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,557 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (775 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (965 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (815 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (987 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (770 reviews)
Icelandair
Good (268 reviews)
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Where to stay in Girdwood

Average rates range from around $377 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $352 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Girdwood

Hiring a car in Girdwood

Expect to pay $1.58 per litre in Girdwood (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $18.93 and $25.23.

Expect to pay $1.58 per litre in Girdwood (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $18.93 and $25.23.