What do you need?
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Anchorage Rent

Everything you need.Nothing you need to own.

RVs, cars, storage, parking, places to stay and gear — for visiting, moving to, or living in Anchorage.

What do you need?

Not sure? Start with your trip

Three things to know before you book

  • Summer books up early

    Cars, RVs and hotels are in high demand from June through August. Many travelers reserve months ahead.

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  • Check the road rules in your contract

    Many standard car and RV rentals restrict unpaved highways such as the Denali Highway. Plan your route around your agreement.

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  • Winter needs the right car

    From October to April, drivetrain, tires and an engine block heater matter more than the car class.

    Winter car rental guide

Alaska starts here.

Anchorage is where most Alaska trips begin — the airport, the rental counters and the roads north and south all meet here. Pick up what you need in town, then point yourself at the mountains or the sea.

A motorhome with a red canoe on the roof driving toward a massive snow-covered peak

Anchorage to Denali

Distance
About 237 miles
Drive time
4–5 hours without stops

The paved drive north to Denali National Park, with a scenic train alternative.

A small boat crossing a teal fjord beneath forested mountains and a glacier

Anchorage to Seward

Distance
About 126 miles
Drive time
About 2.5 hours without stops

A scenic coastal drive to a harbor town, fjords and glacier cruises.

A boat leaving a wake on a long blue lake between steep mountains

Anchorage to Homer

Distance
About 226 miles
Drive time
4–5 hours without stops

Down the Kenai Peninsula to Kachemak Bay and the Homer Spit.

Visiting Anchorage?

Start from where you are in your plans. We'll show you what to line up.

Land, pick up, go.

Flying into ANC

Choose your rig first.

Starting an Alaska road trip

Tires, daylight, patience.

Visiting in winter

Rent first, buy later.

Moving to Anchorage

Park it for the season.

Storing a vehicle

Park, store, fly.

Leaving for an extended trip

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Moving to Anchorage

Shipping, temporary housing, storage, rental cars, winter prep and a move checklist.

Starting in Anchorage? Line up a car.

Most Alaska road trips begin at the airport. Our Anchorage car rental guide covers AWD, road-use rules and mileage, and the airport car rental guide walks through pickup. When you know what you need, you can compare cars for your dates.

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Where will you sleep?

Downtown for walking, Midtown for easy parking, or near the airport for an early flight. Our guide to places to stay in Anchorage explains the trade-offs, and our Expedia Travel Shop is a place to start browsing lodging for your dates.

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The Great Alaska Rental Run

Seven days, a campervan and a made-up budget. Seward, Homer, Talkeetna or Denali — where does your road trip go? Two minutes, no sign-up.

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