Introduction
Where to eat
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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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
$371
1 night at 3-star hotel
Girdwood in November
Estimated hotel price
$371
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 28h 44m.

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 28h 44m.

Airports near Girdwood

ANCAnchorage
ENAKenai
VDZValdez

Airlines serving Girdwood

Lufthansa
Good (7,203 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,366 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,084 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,973 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,654 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,812 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,853 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,471 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (807 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,596 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,660 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,413 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,342 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,301 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,320 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,101 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,504 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,801 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,537 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,718 reviews)
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Where to stay in Girdwood

Average rates range from around $474 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $452 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Girdwood

Hiring a car in Girdwood

Expect to pay $1.52 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 $18.17 and $24.22.

Expect to pay $1.52 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 $18.17 and $24.22.

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