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

Girdwood travel guide

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With a population of 2 250, Girdwood is a must-see destination in Alaska, United States.

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When to visit Girdwood

Girdwood in December
Estimated hotel price
$344
1 night at 3-star hotel
Girdwood in December
Estimated hotel price
$344
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 New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 50h 15m.

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 Alamo and Budget, 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 New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 50h 15m.

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 Alamo and Budget, among others, in Anchorage.

Airports near Girdwood

ANCAnchorage
ENAKenai
VDZValdez

Airlines serving Girdwood

KLM
Good (1,595 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (8,290 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,286 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,230 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,700 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,647 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,703 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,471 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,028 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,880 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,413 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (13,158 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,971 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,218 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,971 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,418 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,333 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,554 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,123 reviews)
Condor
Good (626 reviews)
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Where to stay in Girdwood

Average rates range from around $411 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $419 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Girdwood

Hiring a car in Girdwood

Expect to pay $2.18 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 $26.11 and $34.82.

Expect to pay $2.18 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 $26.11 and $34.82.