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.

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
S$ 240
1 night at 3-star hotel
Girdwood in November
Estimated hotel price
S$ 240
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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 29h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Girdwood is to pick up a car hire from Anchorage, which is about 31 miles from Girdwood. You’ll find branches of Avis 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 32 miles from Girdwood. The shortest flight to Girdwood from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 29h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Girdwood is to pick up a car hire from Anchorage, which is about 31 miles from Girdwood. You’ll find branches of Avis and Budget, among others, in Anchorage.

Airports near Girdwood

Airlines serving Girdwood

Lufthansa
Good (4,664 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (942 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,540 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,615 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,584 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,962 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,467 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,861 reviews)
Finnair
Good (871 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,652 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (773 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (963 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (811 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (988 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (778 reviews)
Icelandair
Good (276 reviews)
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Where to stay in Girdwood

Average rates range from around S$ 338 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 326 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Girdwood

Hiring a car in Girdwood

Expect to pay S$ 1.41 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 S$ 16.83 and S$ 22.43.

Expect to pay S$ 1.41 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 S$ 16.83 and S$ 22.43.