Soldotna travel guide

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You're Going to Love Soldotna

With a population of 4,163, Soldotna is a must-see destination in Alaska, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Soldotna has to offer.

When to visit Soldotna

Soldotna in October
Estimated hotel price
$83
1 night at 3-star hotel
Soldotna in October
Estimated hotel price
$83
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Soldotna in July, when the average temperature is 55.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 66.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 5 °F, with an average temperature of 14 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 4.4″. In contrast, April is usually the driest month of the year in Soldotna, with an average rainfall of 0.9″.

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How to Get to Soldotna

Plane

When flying to Soldotna, you’ll arrive at Kenai (ENA), which is located 9 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Soldotna departs from Anchorage and takes around 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Soldotna is to pick up a car rental from Anchorage, which is about 64 miles from Soldotna. You’ll find branches of Turo and Budget, among others, in Anchorage.

Plane

When flying to Soldotna, you’ll arrive at Kenai (ENA), which is located 9 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Soldotna departs from Anchorage and takes around 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Soldotna is to pick up a car rental from Anchorage, which is about 64 miles from Soldotna. You’ll find branches of Turo and Budget, among others, in Anchorage.

Airports near Soldotna

Airlines serving Soldotna

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 Soldotna

Average rates range from around $276 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $304 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Best Western King Salmon Inn and Aspen Hotel Soldotna.

Where to stay in popular areas of Soldotna

Most booked hotels in Soldotna

Aspen Extended Stay Suites Kenai
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 163 reviews)
$158+
Kenai Airport Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 152 reviews)
$147+
Best Western King Salmon Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8, 79 reviews)
$158+
Aspen Hotel Soldotna
2 stars
Good (7.9, 124 reviews)
$151+
Quality Inn Kenai
2 stars
Good (7.9, 106 reviews)
$161+
Kenai River Lodge
0 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$148+

Renting a car in Soldotna

Renting a car in Soldotna costs $74 per day, on average, or $222 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 5% cheaper than airport locations in Soldotna.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Soldotna (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.

Renting a car in Soldotna costs $74 per day, on average, or $222 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 5% cheaper than airport locations in Soldotna.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Soldotna (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.