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
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″.
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.
Airlines serving Eagle River
Where to stay in popular areas of Eagle River
Most booked hotels in Eagle River
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.