With a population of 2,693, Seward is a must-see destination in Alaska, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Seward deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Seward in July, when the average temperature is 55.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 60.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 23 °F, with an average temperature of 26.6 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 9.9″. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Seward, with an average rainfall of 2.4″.
Although Seward doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Kenai (ENA), which is located 69 miles from Seward. Anchorage Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Seward departs from Fairbanks and takes around 58m.
Another option to get to Seward is to pick up a car rental from Anchorage, which is about 79 miles from Seward. You’ll find branches of Turo and Budget, among others, in Anchorage.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hotel Seward and Harborview Inn.
Renting a car in Seward costs $118 per day, on average, or $236 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 6% cheaper than airport locations in Seward.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Seward (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. Compact (Kia Soul or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Seward, while also 58% cheaper than other types, on average.