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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 February
Estimated hotel price
$213
1 night at 3-star hotel
Skagway in February
Estimated hotel price
$213
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 8h 45m.

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 8h 45m.

Airports near Skagway

JNUJuneau Intl
SGYSkagway
GSTGustavus Arpt

Airlines serving Skagway

KLM
Good (1,442 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,690 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,080 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,720 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,524 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,657 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,351 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,762 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,687 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,187 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,596 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,829 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (678 reviews)
WestJet
Good (3,247 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (11,166 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
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 283 reviews)
$272+
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Westmark Inn Skagway
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 422 reviews)
$226+
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Renting a car in Skagway

Renting a car in Skagway costs $244 per day, on average, or $488 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.70 and $50.27. The most frequently booked car type in Skagway is Compact (Nissan Rogue 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, 17% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Skagway costs $244 per day, on average, or $488 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.70 and $50.27. The most frequently booked car type in Skagway is Compact (Nissan Rogue 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, 17% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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