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Skagway travel guide

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You're Going to Love Skagway

With a population of 920, Skagway is a must-see destination in Alaska, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Skagway deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Skagway

Skagway in September
Estimated hotel price
$224
1 night at 3-star hotel
Skagway in September
Estimated hotel price
$224
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Skagway in July, when the average temperature is 59 °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 17.6 °F, with an average temperature of 21.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 4.3″. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Skagway, with an average rainfall of 1.1″.

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How to Get to Skagway

Plane

When flying to Skagway, you’ll arrive at Skagway (SGY), which is located 0 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Skagway departs from San Francisco and takes around 38h 53m.

Plane

When flying to Skagway, you’ll arrive at Skagway (SGY), which is located 0 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Skagway departs from San Francisco and takes around 38h 53m.

Airports near Skagway

JNUJuneau Intl
SGYSkagway
GSTGustavus Arpt

Airlines serving Skagway

KLM
Good (1,552 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,140 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,494 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,633 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,736 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,912 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,428 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,747 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,470 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,889 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,223 reviews)
Icelandair
Good (719 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,845 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (694 reviews)
Alaska Seaplanes
Air Excursions
Excellent (1 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Skagway

Most booked hotels in Skagway

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Historic Skagway Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 294 reviews)
$209+
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Holland America Skagway Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 423 reviews)
$233+
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Renting a car in Skagway

Renting a car in Skagway costs $255 per day, on average, or $510 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $4.35 per gallon in Skagway (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $52.24 and $69.65. The most frequently booked car type in Skagway is Compact (Jeep Renegade or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar) are, on average, 20% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Skagway costs $255 per day, on average, or $510 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $4.35 per gallon in Skagway (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $52.24 and $69.65. The most frequently booked car type in Skagway is Compact (Jeep Renegade or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar) are, on average, 20% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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