The average price of a 7-day trip to Interior Alaska is $1,557 for a solo traveler, $2,796 for a couple, and $5,242 for a family of 4. Interior Alaska hotels range from $60 to $274 per night with an average of $106, while most vacation rentals will cost $140 to $440 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Fairbanks International Airport (FAI) are between $726 and $1,216 per person for economy flights and $2,278 to $3,816 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $51 to $95 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 Interior Alaska
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to FAI and stay in a Interior Alaska hotel:
- January 8th to February 25th
- March 26th to April 29th
- August 6th to November 18th (except the weeks of August 27th and September 3rd)
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Interior Alaska is usually mid to late September.
Average Interior Alaska Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Interior Alaska for a week is $1,251-$2,394($179-$342 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $51 to $95 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $438 to $1,009 for economy
Lodging: $76 to $101 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $98 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Interior Alaska for a week is $2,622-$4,482($375-$640 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $102 to $190 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $876 to $2,018 for economy
Lodging: $76 to $101 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $98 to $120 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Interior Alaska for a week is $4,002-$7,908($572-$1,130 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $204 to $380 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,752 to $4,036 for economy
Lodging: $152 to $202 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $137 to $168 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Interior Alaska
How cheap can you make a vacation to Interior Alaska? The cheapest trip to Interior Alaska is about $103 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 1% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $20 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 $48.
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 Interior Alaska for a week is $719-$1,691($103-$242 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $23 to $46 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $438 to $1,009 for economy
Lodging: $48 to $60 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Interior Alaska for a week is $1,318-$3,022($188-$432 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $46 to $92 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $876 to $2,018 for economy
Lodging: $48 to $60 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $60 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Interior Alaska for a week is $2,576-$6,044($368-$863 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $184 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,752 to $4,036 for economy
Lodging: $96 to $120 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $30 to $84 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is harder to travel to Interior Alaska cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Interior Alaska Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Interior Alaska.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Interior Alaska for a week is $2,713-$9,486($388-$1,355 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $112 to $209 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,113 to $3,007 for first class
Lodging: $136 to $274 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $836 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Interior Alaska for a week is $4,610-$13,956($659-$1,994 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $224 to $418 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,226 to $6,014 for first class
Lodging: $136 to $274 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $836 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Interior Alaska for a week is $9,220-$25,908($1,317-$3,701 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $448 to $836 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,452 to $12,028 for first class
Lodging: $272 to $548 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $616 to $1,338 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Interior Alaska Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Interior Alaska is higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Interior Alaska 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.
Interior Alaska 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 Interior Alaska 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 Interior Alaska.
Flight Costs to Interior Alaska
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,216 average in early to mid December to a low of $726 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $748. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Interior Alaska our data includes 291 originating airports, and 75 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Interior Alaska from an airport like Samos (SMI) in Samos (Greece) for an average $6,076 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Ted Stevens Anchorage International (ANC) in Anchorage, 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 Wednesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Interior Alaska, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $491, so you can easily save about 68% 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 Interior Alaska can easily cost $340 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $23 per person. Private tours can cost $684 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.