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. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Girdwood has to offer.
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.
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 the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 18h 42m.
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 Avis and Turo, among others, in Anchorage.
Average rates range from around £199 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £196 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay £0.83 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 £9.95 and £13.27.