Valdez travel guide

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You're Going to Love Valdez

With a population of 3,976, Valdez is a must-see destination in Alaska, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Valdez deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Valdez

Valdez in March
Estimated hotel price
$113
1 night at 3-star hotel
Valdez in March
Estimated hotel price
$113
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Valdez in July, when the average temperature is 55.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 62.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 19.4 °F, with an average temperature of 23 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 9.6″. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Valdez, with an average rainfall of 2.8″.

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How to Get to Valdez

Plane

When flying to Valdez, you’ll arrive at Valdez (VDZ), which is located 3 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Valdez departs from Anchorage and takes around 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Valdez is to pick up a car rental from Anchorage, which is about 118 miles from Valdez. You’ll find branches of Avis and Alaska Auto Rental, among others, in Anchorage.

Plane

When flying to Valdez, you’ll arrive at Valdez (VDZ), which is located 3 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Valdez departs from Anchorage and takes around 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Valdez is to pick up a car rental from Anchorage, which is about 118 miles from Valdez. You’ll find branches of Avis and Alaska Auto Rental, among others, in Anchorage.

Airports near Valdez

Airlines serving Valdez

Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,424 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,303 reviews)
Ravn Alaska
Excellent (12 reviews)

Where to stay in Valdez

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Keystone Hotel and Glacier Hotel.

Where to stay in popular areas of Valdez

Most booked hotels in Valdez

House on the Rock B&B
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 83 reviews)
$126+
Glacier Hotel
2 stars
Good (7.9, 20 reviews)
$133+
Best Western Valdez Harbor Inn
3 stars
Good (7.5, 248 reviews)
$126+
Tsaina Lodge
3 stars
Mediocre (3.7, 1 review)
$29+
Keystone Hotel
2 stars
Good (6.2, 455 reviews)
$147+

Renting a car in Valdez

Expect to pay $3.71 per gallon in Valdez (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 Valdez (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.