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Fairbanks Airport Car Rental

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    We offer free cancellation anytime prior to pick-up of your car
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Fairbanks Car Rental

Fairbanks is the only large city in Alaska’s wild interior region, at 65 degrees north latitude. From this unique position, visitors are perfectly placed to watch the green lights of the aurora borealis dance across the sky, or see the otherworldly midnight sun. Despite its isolated location and city status, Fairbanks has a charming small town feel, with a diverse cast of locals, Alaska native culture to explore, and a thriving downtown arts scene. However, the cold climate and vast wilderness makes renting a car from Fairbanks Airport a must.

Location Information

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    Currency US Dollar
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    Local Time GMT -8
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    Urban Speed Limit 35 mph
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    Rural Speed Limit 55 mph
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    Highway Speed Limit 65 mph
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    Drink Drive Limit 0.08% BAC
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    Side of road Right hand side

Top Attractions

  • Birch Hill

    Birch Hill

    On the edge of the city limits stands Birch Hill - a world-class cross-country ski venue with a large network of challenging and well-groomed trails. When winter hits, enjoy skiing, snowboarding, dog mushing, sledding, snowshoeing, tubing, and sleigh riding. In summer, Birch Hill is a popular spot for mountain biking, hiking, running, and mushroom picking.

    Pioneer Park

    Pioneer Park

    Step into the Alaska of 100 years ago at Pioneer Park. This historic village contains original buildings moved from downtown Fairbanks, as well as a Gold Rush town street, and a number of museums. Take a spin on the carousel, enjoy a train ride around the park’s perimeter, and explore the historic sternwheeler. Pioneer Park dates back to 1967 to celebrate the centenary of Alaska’s purchase from Russia.

    Museum of the North

    Museum of the North

    Housed on the University of Alaska Fairbanks campus, the Museum of the North aims to provide an engaging introduction to the northern state’s diverse wildlife, people, and landscapes. Exhibits include films about dinosaurs and bowhead whales, and exhibitions cover topics such as earthquake history and Alaskan archaeology and mammalogy. Photography exhibitions highlight the unique beauty of life in the far north.

Location Trends

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    Most popular car type 7 Seater People Carrier
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    Most popular add on Child Toddler Seat
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    Cheapest day rate $35.27
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    Average day rate $48.01
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    Most expensive month Jul
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    Cheapest month Apr

Places to visit

  • Chena Hot Springs

    Make the most of a Fairbanks car rental with a road trip along the picturesque Chena Hot Springs Road. This 56-mile drive winds through areas where you can leave the car to camp, float, hike, and fish. Drive to the end of the road to find Chena Hot Springs Resort, which boasts an outstanding outdoor rock lake and year-round ice museum. As well as soaking in the therapeutic hot springs, visitors can go skiing, snowmobiling, biking, fishing and dog mushing, and aurora borealis viewing.

    North Pole

    Christmas lovers will be delighted by the Alaskan ‘North Pole’, where the holiday spirit lives year-round. Motor along Santa Claus Lane and visit the official Santa Claus house to browse holiday-inspired gifts. Visitors can snap a photo with St Nick, visit his reindeer, and send family and friends a yuletide letter with an authentic North Pole postmark. Simply use the Fairbanks Airport car rental hub to pick up your vehicle - the North Pole is just 20 minutes’ drive away.

    Denali National Park and Preserve

    Denali National Park and Preserve is well worth a visit during your time in Alaska. It takes approximately three hours to reach by car from Fairbanks - and from February to fall, you can drive 13 or more miles into this stunning park. Denali mountain has the highest peak in North America at a topographic prominence of 20,156 feet. Visit in snowy months for winter sports activities, or in summer for wildlife spotting.

Fairbanks Car Rental FAQs

A 4x4 is required for driving in difficult weather conditions.

Fairbanks International Airport

No

July, with an average 609.8 sunlight hours.

August, with an average 50 mm rainfall.

Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival, Golden Days, Midnight Sun Festival