Top rated cars in Anchorage, AK
Run wild in Anchorage
Tucked into the Southern fringes of Alaska on the Cook Inlet, Anchorage is surrounded by stunning wilderness and incredible views. It’s also the most populated city in the state.
After earthquakes in the 1960s, Anchorage was rebuilt as a modern city to keep the steady flow of seasonal workers, tourists, and locals entertained. That makes it a great place from which to begin your Alaskan adventure.
Anchorage favorites
Natural beauty is what brings visitors to Alaska, and there’s certainly no shortage of inspiring sights and jaw-dropping vistas.
Chugach State Park
Just 20 minutes from downtown Anchorage, the Chugach Mountains tower over the city and are a quick, breathtaking escape from city life. Hike Flattop Mountain or Lakeside Trail for the best views of these cloud-capped peaks.
Kincaid Park
Built on what was once a Cold War missile base, Kincaid Park is the perfect place for any and every outdoor activity: biking, running, fishing, skiing, archery, dog training, motocross, dune driving, and even frisbee golf. With 40 miles of trails, it offers spectacular views and lots of wildlife.
Tony Knowles Coastal Trail
If hiking up a mountain isn’t your style, the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail is a paved road with beautiful views of Denali: North America’s highest mountain. On this 11-mile trail, you’ll also walk through forests and, if you’re lucky, maybe even spot a moose or a beluga whale!
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Hit the road
Hikers, photographers, and nature lovers, rejoice! Alaska is a treasure chest of beautiful sights, from icy glaciers to towering peaks and pristine islands. An hour or two’s drive from Anchorage, you’ll find a number of unmissable locations where you can hike, snap pictures, and enjoy outdoorsy adventures.
Book the perfect carKenai Fjords National Park
The pristine, otherworldly scenery of Kenai Fjords National Park is something you won’t want to miss. Two hours south of Anchorage, in Seward, you can board a cruise to experience the park’s fantastic glaciers, fjords, and islands.
Portage Glacier
An hour-and-a-half drive takes you to this immense, 10-story high glacier: one of Alaska’s most popular attractions. Take a cruise around this massive block of ice or hike the Byron Glacier Trail to experience it up-close.
Talkeetna
Known as the quirkiest city in Alaska — and the setting of the 90s show Northern Exposure — Talkeetna is a historic town at the base of Denali. For visitors, Talkeetna provides panoramic views, once-in-a-lifetime photo ops, and lots of fun activities in both summer and winter.
Recent reviews
Fiona was super easy to work with and I definitely recommend using her if you need a car rental in anchorage area.
Johnny was great to work with & made the car rental process simple & smooth!
The gas mileage and Turo rental cost vs. what was available with rental cars was a lifesaver on our 10-day trip.
At least in Anchorage, no need to mess with rental car companies again.
This is the second car I’ve rented from Cyrus and I will always get rental cars from him while in Anchorage!
Chad and Missy are great to deal with and offered us a clean and well maintained car for our trip and if I were to use Turo again in Anchorage I would reach out for one of their vehicles.
Car was very clean and owner made it very convenient to pick up in the parking garage.
I needed a car to add a couple adventure days onto a work trip to Anchorage.
Excellent service, friendly family run business, will definitely use again next trip to Anchorage.
The car had good gas mileage - for reference, our trip took us from Anchorage to Denali and back, and it took a little over a tank.
Anchorage, Hope, Homer, Seward, Valdez, Healy, Fairbanks, all in 12 days.
Wonderful car was very nice to get 40mpg while on our trip with those Alaska gas prices, being higher than the lower 48.
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Best Anchorage driving roads
Seward Highway
For incredible, picture-perfect views, take the 125-mile highway to Seward. This road takes you through the Kenai Peninsula, scenic Chugach National Forest, dramatic Turnagain Arm, and snowy Kenai Mountains.
Glenn Highway
If you want to see Alaska’s top sights, the Glenn Highway is a great way to do just that. From downtown Anchorage, you’ll drive out to the state’s farmlands and glaciers, catching breathtaking waterfalls, rivers, and mountain views along the way.
Eklutna Lake
This local drive takes you up into the northern reaches of the Chugach Mountains, swooping around the fingered edges of Eklutna Lake for impressive views. When you’re ready to stretch your legs, take a hike or rent a kayak to go out on the lake.
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