Eagle River travel guide

Eagle River Tourism | Eagle River Guide

You're Going to Love Eagle River

With a population of 24,793, Eagle River is a must-see destination in Alaska, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Eagle River deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Eagle River

Eagle River in November
Estimated hotel price
$49
1 night at 3-star hotel
Eagle River in November
Estimated hotel price
$49
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Eagle River in July, when the average temperature is 55.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 64.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -4 °F, with an average temperature of 5 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 1.7″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Eagle River, with an average rainfall of 0.5″.

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How to Get to Eagle River

Plane

Although Eagle River doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Anchorage Airport (ANC), which is located 17 miles from Eagle River. 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 Eagle River departs from Fairbanks and takes around 1h 07m.

Car

Another option to get to Eagle River is to pick up a car rental from Anchorage, which is about 13 miles from Eagle River. You’ll find branches of Avis and Budget, among others, in Anchorage.

Plane

Although Eagle River doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Anchorage Airport (ANC), which is located 17 miles from Eagle River. 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 Eagle River departs from Fairbanks and takes around 1h 07m.

Car

Another option to get to Eagle River is to pick up a car rental from Anchorage, which is about 13 miles from Eagle River. You’ll find branches of Avis and Budget, among others, in Anchorage.

Airports near Eagle River

Airlines serving Eagle River

Lufthansa
Good (7,188 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,351 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,640 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,845 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,669 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,536 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (833 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,905 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,250 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,071 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,318 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,419 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,340 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,298 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,042 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,448 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,978 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (2,040 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,903 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Eagle River

Most booked hotels in Eagle River

Alaska Chalet Bed & Breakfast
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 29 reviews)
$110+
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Eagle River/Anchorage Are
2 stars
Good (6.7, 463 reviews)
$67+

Renting a car in Eagle River

Expect to pay $3.71 per gallon in Eagle River (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $44.52 and $59.36.

Expect to pay $3.71 per gallon in Eagle River (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $44.52 and $59.36.