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
AED 655
1 night at 3-star hotel
Girdwood in November
Estimated hotel price
AED 655
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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 44h 23m.

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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 44h 23m.

Airports near Girdwood

Airlines serving Girdwood

Lufthansa
Good (4,605 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (929 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,443 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,597 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,546 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,930 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,720 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,514 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (775 reviews)
JAL
Excellent (958 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (815 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (987 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (769 reviews)
Icelandair
Good (268 reviews)
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Where to stay in Girdwood

Average rates range from around AED 915 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 852 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Girdwood

Hiring a car in Girdwood

Expect to pay AED 3.79 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 AED 45.40 and AED 60.53.

Expect to pay AED 3.79 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 AED 45.40 and AED 60.53.