The average price of a 7-day trip to Anchorage is $1,818 for a solo traveler, $3,265 for a couple, and $6,121 for a family of 4. Anchorage hotels range from $68 to $308 per night with an average of $112, while most vacation rentals will cost $230 to $550 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) are between $794 and $1,286 per person for economy flights and $2,492 to $4,035 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $49 to $114 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit Anchorage, AK, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to ANC and stay in a Anchorage hotel:
- January 8th to March 25th (except the weeks of February 26th and March 12th)
- April 16th to April 29th
- August 13th to November 25th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Anchorage is usually mid to late September.
Average Anchorage Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Anchorage for a week is $1,379-$2,657($197-$380 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $49 to $114 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $472 to $1,055 for economy
Lodging: $94 to $134 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $100 to $122 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Anchorage for a week is $2,838-$4,972($405-$710 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $98 to $228 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $944 to $2,110 for economy
Lodging: $94 to $134 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $100 to $122 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Anchorage for a week is $4,220-$9,020($603-$1,289 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $196 to $456 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,888 to $4,220 for economy
Lodging: $188 to $268 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $160 to $171 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Anchorage
How cheap can you make a vacation to Anchorage? The cheapest trip to Anchorage is about $140 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 0% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $182 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $54.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit Anchorage for a week is $978-$2,624($140-$375 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $26 to $51 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $472 to $1,055 for economy
Lodging: $54 to $68 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $182 to $202 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Anchorage for a week is $1,632-$4,036($233-$577 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $52 to $102 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $944 to $2,110 for economy
Lodging: $54 to $68 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $182 to $202 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Anchorage for a week is $3,264-$7,466($466-$1,067 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $104 to $204 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,888 to $4,220 for economy
Lodging: $108 to $136 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $255 to $303 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Anchorage cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Anchorage Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Anchorage.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Anchorage for a week is $3,124-$11,322($446-$1,617 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $98 to $228 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,388 to $2,796 for first class
Lodging: $175 to $308 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $550 to $1,155 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Anchorage for a week is $5,198-$15,714($743-$2,245 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $196 to $456 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,776 to $5,592 for first class
Lodging: $175 to $308 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $550 to $1,155 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Anchorage for a week is $10,396-$27,270($1,485-$3,896 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $392 to $912 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,552 to $11,184 for first class
Lodging: $350 to $616 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $825 to $1,617 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Anchorage Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Anchorage is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Anchorage due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Anchorage Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on Anchorage hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Anchorage.
Flight Costs to Anchorage
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,286 average in early to mid December to a low of $794 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $849. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Anchorage our data includes 567 originating airports, and 126 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Anchorage from an airport like Samos (SMI) in Samos (Greece) for an average $6,276 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Fairbanks International (FAI) in Fairbanks, AK (the United States) at an average of just $149.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Anchorage, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $493, so you can easily save about 62% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Anchorage can easily cost $380 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $26 per person. Private tours can cost $768 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.