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.

When to visit Girdwood

Girdwood in November
Estimated hotel price
$330
1 night at 3-star hotel
Girdwood in November
Estimated hotel price
$330
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 32 miles from Girdwood. The shortest flight to Girdwood from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 43h 20m.

Airports near Girdwood

Airlines serving Girdwood

Lufthansa
Good (3,694 reviews)
KLM
Good (679 reviews)
SWISS
Good (813 reviews)
British Airways
Good (3,428 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,185 reviews)
Air France
Good (829 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,255 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,197 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (400 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,397 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (4,009 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (728 reviews)
Finnair
Good (952 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (4,258 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (598 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (820 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,014 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (880 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (684 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (377 reviews)
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Where to stay in Girdwood

Average rates range from around $409 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $326 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Girdwood

Hiring a car in Girdwood

Expect to pay $1.83 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 $21.95 and $29.27.