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
RM 783
1 night at 3-star hotel
Girdwood in April
Estimated hotel price
RM 783
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 Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 55h 17m.

Car

Another option to get to Girdwood is to pick up a car hire from Anchorage, which is about 49 km from Girdwood. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Budget, among others, in Anchorage.

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 Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 55h 17m.

Car

Another option to get to Girdwood is to pick up a car hire from Anchorage, which is about 49 km from Girdwood. You’ll find branches of Alamo and Budget, among others, in Anchorage.

Airports near Girdwood

ANCAnchorage
ENAKenai
VDZValdez

Airlines serving Girdwood

Lufthansa
Good (8,019 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,519 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,995 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,445 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,219 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,590 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,753 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,784 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,076 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,398 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,400 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,918 reviews)
JAL
Excellent (1,826 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,217 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,505 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,576 reviews)
Condor
Good (416 reviews)
Icelandair
Good (657 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,041 reviews)
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Where to stay in Girdwood

Average rates range from around RM 1,177 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 1,164 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Girdwood

Hiring a car in Girdwood

Expect to pay RM 5.04 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 RM 60.42 and RM 80.55.

Expect to pay RM 5.04 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 RM 60.42 and RM 80.55.