The average price of a 7-day trip to Girdwood is $1,927 for a solo traveler, $3,461 for a couple, and $6,488 for a family of 4. Girdwood hotels range from $72 to $328 per night with an average of $127, while most vacation rentals will cost $260 to $580 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 $64 to $97 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 Girdwood, AK, US

On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to ANC and stay in a Girdwood 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 Girdwood is usually mid to late September.

 

Average Girdwood Trip Costs

Average Solo Traveler

The average cost for one person to visit Girdwood for a week is $1,466-$2,814($209-$402 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $97 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $472 to $1,055 for economy

Lodging: $91 to $121 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $148 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Couple’s Trip

The average cost for a couple to visit Girdwood for a week is $3,030-$5,010($433-$716 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $128 to $194 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $944 to $2,110 for economy

Lodging: $91 to $121 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room

or $148 to $180 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Average Family Vacation

The average cost for 4 people to visit Girdwood for a week is $4,772-$8,556($682-$1,222 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $256 to $388 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,888 to $4,220 for economy

Lodging: $182 to $242 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms

or $222 to $270 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Traveling Cheap to Girdwood

How cheap can you make a vacation to Girdwood? The cheapest trip to Girdwood is about $148 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 $140 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 $63.

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 Girdwood for a week is $1,039-$2,460($148-$351 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $27 to $55 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $472 to $1,055 for economy

Lodging: $63 to $72 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $140 to $170 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Couple’s Trip

The lowest cost for a couple to visit Girdwood for a week is $1,700-$3,900($243-$557 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $54 to $110 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $944 to $2,110 for economy

Lodging: $63 to $72 per night for one 1-star hotel room

or $140 to $170 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental

Budget Family Vacation

The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Girdwood for a week is $3,400-$7,290($486-$1,041 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $108 to $220 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,888 to $4,220 for economy

Lodging: $126 to $144 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms

or $224 to $255 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental

Overall it is very difficult to travel to Girdwood cheaply.

The Cost of a Luxury Girdwood Trip

There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Girdwood.

Luxury Solo Traveler

The high-end price for one person to visit Girdwood for a week is $2,832-$11,479($405-$1,640 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $128 to $204 per day for one person’s daily expenses

Flights: $958 to $2,743 for first class

Lodging: $163 to $328 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $580 to $1,218 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Couple’s Trip

The high-end price for a couple to visit Girdwood for a week is $4,686-$15,650($669-$2,236 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $256 to $408 per day for two people’s daily expenses

Flights: $1,916 to $5,486 for first class

Lodging: $163 to $328 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room

or $580 to $1,218 per night for a preferred vacation rental

Luxury Family Vacation

The high-end price for 4 people to visit Girdwood for a week is $9,372-$26,914($1,339-$3,845 per day)

Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $512 to $816 per day for four people’s daily expenses

Flights: $3,832 to $10,972 for first class

Lodging: $326 to $656 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms

or $812 to $1,705 per night for a preferred vacation rental

 

Girdwood Hotel Prices

The cost of staying in Girdwood is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Girdwood 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.

Girdwood 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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Hotel Price

Prices are based on Girdwood 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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Percent of rentals

There are many options for vacation rentals across many price ranges in Girdwood.

 

Flight Costs to Girdwood

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 Girdwood our data includes 567 originating airports, and 126 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Girdwood 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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Worldwide Flight Prices

Average Flight Cost by Day of Week

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Departure Day Prices
Return Day Prices

 

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 Girdwood, 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 Girdwood can easily cost $410 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $27 per person. Private tours can cost $818 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.

 

 

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