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 January
Estimated hotel price
RM 994
1 night at 3-star hotel
Girdwood in January
Estimated hotel price
RM 994
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 43h 04m.

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 43h 04m.

Airports near Girdwood

ANCAnchorage
ENAKenai
VDZValdez

Airlines serving Girdwood

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,649 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,013 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,606 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,056 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,106 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,686 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,513 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,551 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,620 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,339 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,513 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,894 reviews)
JAL
Excellent (1,660 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,185 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,625 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,557 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (949 reviews)
Icelandair
Good (592 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,820 reviews)
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Where to stay in Girdwood

Average rates range from around RM 1,085 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 1,199 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Girdwood

Hiring a car in Girdwood

Expect to pay RM 3.51 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 42.08 and RM 56.11.

Expect to pay RM 3.51 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 42.08 and RM 56.11.