Seward travel guide

Seward Tourism | Seward Guide

You're Going to Love Seward

With a population of 2,693, Seward is a must-see destination in Alaska, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Seward deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Seward

Seward in October
Estimated hotel price
$89
1 night at 3-star hotel
Seward in October
Estimated hotel price
$89
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Seward in July, when the average temperature is 55.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 60.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 23 °F, with an average temperature of 26.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 9.9″. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Seward, with an average rainfall of 2.4″.

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How to Get to Seward

Plane

Although Seward doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Kenai (ENA), which is located 69 miles from Seward. Anchorage Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air France, Aeromexico and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Seward departs from Fairbanks and takes around 58m.

Car

Another option to get to Seward is to pick up a car rental from Anchorage, which is about 79 miles from Seward. You’ll find branches of Turo and Budget, among others, in Anchorage.

Plane

Although Seward doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Kenai (ENA), which is located 69 miles from Seward. Anchorage Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air France, Aeromexico and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Seward departs from Fairbanks and takes around 58m.

Car

Another option to get to Seward is to pick up a car rental from Anchorage, which is about 79 miles from Seward. You’ll find branches of Turo and Budget, among others, in Anchorage.

Airports near Seward

Airlines serving Seward

Lufthansa
Good (4,691 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (944 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,554 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,617 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,594 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,963 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,454 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,891 reviews)
Finnair
Good (871 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (925 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,687 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (774 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (969 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (811 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (982 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (775 reviews)
Icelandair
Good (277 reviews)
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Where to stay in Seward

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Seward and Harborview Inn.

Where to stay in popular areas of Seward

Most booked hotels in Seward

Spruce Lodge
0 stars
Excellent (8.7, 357 reviews)
$175+
Harbor 360 Hotel Seward
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1009 reviews)
$287+
Nauti Otter Inn And Yurt Village
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 274 reviews)
$58+
Hotel Seward
2 stars
Good (7.7, 792 reviews)
$143+
Breeze Inn
3 stars
Good (7.3, 705 reviews)
$140+
Marina Motel
2 stars
Good (6.6, 349 reviews)
$182+

Renting a car in Seward

Renting a car in Seward costs $118 per day, on average, or $236 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 7% cheaper than airport locations in Seward.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Seward (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. Compact (Kia Soul or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Seward, while also 62% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Seward costs $118 per day, on average, or $236 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 7% cheaper than airport locations in Seward.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Seward (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. Compact (Kia Soul or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Seward, while also 62% cheaper than other types, on average.