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
$412
1 night at 3-star hotel
Girdwood in November
Estimated hotel price
$412
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 25h 55m.

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 25h 55m.

Airports near Girdwood

ANCAnchorage
ENAKenai
VDZValdez

Airlines serving Girdwood

KLM
Good (1,405 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,547 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,002 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,496 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,006 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,999 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,660 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,401 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,558 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,240 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,873 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,604 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,160 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,672 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,561 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (927 reviews)
Icelandair
Good (568 reviews)
Condor
Good (387 reviews)
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Where to stay in Girdwood

Average rates range from around $486 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $387 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 $18.90 and $25.20.

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 $18.90 and $25.20.

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