Anchorage and Fairbanks

Have been reading quite a few posts, and it appears that flying into Anchorage is less expensive than Fairbanks, and rental cars in Fairbanks are less expensive than those in Anchorage.

Would that be true in July? Are those seasonal rates?

Are train rates seasonal?

Midweek rates seem to be less also. Would midweek rates apply for cruises (Kenai Fjords), flights (to Katmai), shuttles (Denali)?

Thanks!

Anchorage and Fairbanks

';Would that be true in July? Are those seasonal rates?';

Sorry, no one can predict what car rental rates are going to be. If you see a good rate, reserve it. Most reservations can be cancelled with no penalty if you find a better one.

';Are train rates seasonal?';

No.

';Would midweek rates apply for cruises (Kenai Fjords), flights (to Katmai), shuttles (Denali)?';

No, except for possibly the Katmai flight, I%26#39;m not sure about that one. Flights can vary tremendously. When I was researching a flight for my next trip to Anchorage, the rate for one day was nearly 4 times the rate of just a few days later. Same planes, same routes.

Also check into Toursaver and/or Northern Lights 2 for 1 coupon books. You can sometimes find really good deals there for tours %26amp; accommodations.

Anchorage and Fairbanks

it appears that flying into Anchorage is less expensive than Fairbanks

Presuming you are flying from somewhere south this would be true as there is a big difference in the distance. Fairbanks is way up north.

Are train rates seasonal? No the rates aren%26#39;t seasonal but the trains are. The passenger train ceases around mid September, however that wont affect you if you are going in July. The train trip is really worth the journey. The staff are great, the landscape amazing, food excellent and they give a commentary from time to time and slow down so you can take photos. Highly recommend it.

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