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 April
Estimated hotel price
$379
1 night at 3-star hotel
Girdwood in April
Estimated hotel price
$379
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 30h 35m.

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 30h 35m.

Airports near Girdwood

ANCAnchorage
ENAKenai
VDZValdez

Airlines serving Girdwood

KLM
Good (1,472 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,856 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,801 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,296 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,142 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,547 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,441 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,736 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,719 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,815 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,373 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,072 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,205 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,915 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,740 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,563 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,571 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,006 reviews)
Icelandair
Good (622 reviews)
Condor
Good (401 reviews)
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Where to stay in Girdwood

Average rates range from around $479 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $446 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Girdwood

Hiring a car in Girdwood

Expect to pay $1.74 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 $20.78 and $27.71.

Expect to pay $1.74 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 $20.78 and $27.71.