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. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Girdwood to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Girdwood

Girdwood in November
Estimated hotel price
$292
1 night at 3-star hotel
Girdwood in November
Estimated hotel price
$292
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 29h 16m.

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 29h 16m.

Airports near Girdwood

Airlines serving Girdwood

Lufthansa
Good (4,700 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (955 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,590 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,594 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,964 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,435 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,947 reviews)
Finnair
Good (862 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,726 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (772 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (975 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (817 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (973 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (775 reviews)
Icelandair
Good (273 reviews)
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Where to stay in Girdwood

Average rates range from around $473 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $408 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Girdwood

Hiring a car in Girdwood

Expect to pay $1.69 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 $20.23 and $26.97.

Expect to pay $1.69 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 $20.23 and $26.97.