Most popular company | AVIS |
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Price of gas per gallon | $3.41 |
Average price per day | $84 |
Cheapest price per day | $22 |
January
$49
February
$57
March
$70
April
$50
May
$76
June
$161
July
$172
August
$159
September
$77
October
$50
November
$48
December
$53
Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Anchorage is November. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.
Small cars | $38 - $165 | |
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All Car Types | $53 - $173 |
To rent a small car in Anchorage, the United States, you would pay an average price of $80/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Anchorage, the United States (~$38/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~$165/day). In fact, November is about 53% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for Anchorage. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Anchorage, renting a small car saves you 17% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Anchorage small car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To rent a medium car in Anchorage, the United States, you would pay an average price of $85/day. October is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Anchorage, the United States (~$44/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~$157/day). In fact, October is about 49% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for Anchorage. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Anchorage, renting a medium car saves you 12% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Anchorage medium car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To rent a large car in Anchorage, the United States, you would pay an average price of $102/day. April is the cheapest month to rent a large car in Anchorage, the United States (~$57/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~$168/day). In fact, April is about 45% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for Anchorage. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Anchorage, renting a large car is 6% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Anchorage large car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To rent a SUV in Anchorage, the United States, you would pay an average price of $96/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Anchorage, the United States (~$57/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~$166/day). In fact, November is about 41% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for Anchorage. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Anchorage, renting a SUV is 0% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Anchorage SUV rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To rent a van in Anchorage, the United States, you would pay an average price of $152/day. April is the cheapest month to rent a van in Anchorage, the United States (~$78/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~$357/day). In fact, April is about 50% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van rental for Anchorage. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Anchorage, renting a van is 38% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Anchorage van rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To rent a pickup truck in Anchorage, the United States, you would pay an average price of $102/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a pickup truck in Anchorage, the United States (~$76/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~$182/day). In fact, November is about 26% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a pickup truck rental for Anchorage. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Anchorage, renting a pickup truck is 6% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Anchorage pickup truck rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To rent a luxury car in Anchorage, the United States, you would pay an average price of $94/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in Anchorage, the United States (~$22/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~$193/day). In fact, January is about 77% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car rental for Anchorage. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Anchorage, renting a luxury car saves you 3% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.
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It is essential to keep the city’s driving laws in mind for your safety. Driving under the influence is prohibited in Anchorage, and the BAC limit is 0.08%. All drivers and passengers on board car rentals in Anchorage must have seat belts on. If traveling with an infant less than 20 pounds, you must confine them in rear-facing seats. Rear-facing seats can be used for children under 3. Also, you must use your headlights during winter; some roadways require you to always have headlights. If you have five vehicles backed up behind y#ou at any time, you are breaking the kaw. Therefore you must pull over to the s#ide and let the traffic pass. This is because most roadways in Anchorage are two-lane with fewer chances to overtake. It is illegal to drive with any type of visual screen device operating. This means that texting while driving is illegal. Also, talking on the phone while driving is illegal. Finally, the statutory speed limit in school zones and business districts is 20 mph. In residential areas, the speed limit is 25 mph. On interstates and freeways, the speed limit is 65 mph.
Even though Anchorage is a walkable city, there are still numerous advantages of renting a car. A car rental allows you to take side trips and stop along the way to soak in the adventure. In addition, driving your car saves you the fatigue that comes with public transport, including cramped spaces and catching the bus on time. A car rental lets you explore Anchorage and its surrounding areas with freedom and reliability. In addition, you can visit as many attractions as you wish and stop to take pictures and soak in the experience. If traveling with several family members, a car rental is the most comfortable. In addition, you can choose the ideal car you wish to travel with at a reasonable cost. You can rent a luxury vehicle, a four-wheel drive or a truck to meet your needs. Car rentals allow you to bring as much luggage as you wish, including ski racks, pet carriages and camping equipment. They also offer you door-to-door transportation, saving you from the hassles of commuting from the arrival station to your destination.
The minimum age requirement to rent a car in Anchorage is 21. Some rental companies require you to be at least 23, while others require 19. Also, all renters must provide valid driver’s licenses. The validity of the license must cover the entire rental period. Foreigners must present a valid form of identity. In addition, if the license does not use non-Roman characters consider getting an IDP for translation. Renters must provide a valid form of payment, including debit or credit cards. However, some companies do not accept debit cards or credit cards. Some agencies may limit the services and vehicle categories when using debit cards.
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) offers the convenience of having all rental car companies located in the modern Rental Car Center, situated across from the South Terminal. Complimentary airport shuttle buses run between the South Terminal, North Terminal, and the Rental Car Center every 15 min, operating 24 h every day. To access the center, simply use the stairs, escalators, or elevators to descend to Level 0 and follow the signs for "Rental Cars" through the tunnel. If you are at the North Terminal, you can take advantage of their free shuttle service to reach the Rental Car Center or the South Terminal. For a pickup, just use the wall-mounted phone adjacent to the Terminal Connector to request assistance.
Some of the best places to rent a car in the center of Anchorage include downtown Anchorage since there are several rental car agencies located in downtown Anchorage, making it easy to pick up a car and start exploring the city and surrounding areas. Spenard Road is another area in Anchorage where you can find car rental agencies. It's a central location with easy access to major roads and highways. Midtown Anchorage also has rental car options, and it's well-situated for both city exploration and access to nearby attractions. West Anchorage is another good location to check for rental car agencies, especially if you're planning to head toward the coastal areas or the Turnagain Arm.
You can typically drive a rental car from Anchorage to other states within the United States and into Canada. Before embarking on a cross-border trip, it is essential to check with the rental car company regarding their specific policies on traveling to other states or Canada. Make sure that your rental car insurance coverage is valid for travel to other states and Canada. Some rental car insurance policies may not provide coverage outside of the rental car's designated territory. Ensure that you have all the necessary documents for international travel, such as a valid passport and any required visas or travel permits for entering Canada or other states. Be aware of the customs and border crossing requirements for traveling between the United States and Canada.
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $84/day when booking a rental car in Anchorage. The best deal a user found was for $30/day from Continental Auto Group, booked on Nov. 24.
According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in Anchorage from the following companies over the past two weeks: Thrifty ($26/day), Dollar ($27/day), and Turo ($27/day).
Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, National (8.9 rating), Budget (8.7 rating) and Alamo (8.7 rating) seem to be the best rental car companies in Anchorage.
The average gas price in Anchorage is $3.41/gallon over the past month, costing you anywhere between $40 and $58 to fill up a car’s gas tank.
Avis is a popular option for travelers looking for car rental in Anchorage. You can expect the average cost of rental car to be about $651 per week.
Booking in advance not only ensures a better chance of getting the vehicle of choice, it can save you up to 57% on your car rental. For a below average price in Anchorage, Cheapflights recommends booking your car rental at least 7 days in advance.
The length of time you can book a rental for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Anchorage it should be possible to rent a car for a whole month if needed.
Our recent data shows that Continental Auto Group can potentially be 95% below the average car rental price in Anchorage. Check prices and availability for Continental Auto Group and save on this extended rental. The cost of renting a vehicle in Anchorage is on average $2,792 a month or $93 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your Anchorage car rental.
For a weekend car rental in Anchorage, you can expect the average price to be around $147. Usually a Economy rental in Anchorage is your cheapest weekend car rental option, though you should always check Cheapflights to see if there are other deals on alternative car rental types. If you do opt for renting a Economy for January, it will cost approximately $121 per day.
The most popular car to rent while in Anchorage is the Nissan Versa Note, which is a Compact vehicle.
Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Anchorage. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest ($28+).