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Downtown Talkeetna, Gateway to Denali National Park and close to Mt. McKinley

Travel Alaska in an RV

Dreaming of piloting an RV around the great state of Alaska? Many of the motorhomes or RVs you see out on Alaska roads during the summer are rentals driven by travelers up for a visit. Alaska is a very RV-friendly state: you can park for the night at public or private campgrounds, as well as state and national parks—or you can even pull over for the night on almost any public property.

It’s a pretty cost-effective way to see Alaska, too. A study by travel consulting form PKF found that a 14-day RV trip in Alaska costs less than half the price of all-inclusive cruise, and 69 percent less than trips involving airfares, car rentals, hotels and restaurants.

But for most people, the main reason to rent an RV is the freedom. You’re in charge of where you go and how long you stay—no need to worry about booking and coordinating your hotels way ahead of time (as you usually need to do during the summer in Alaska).  Plus, your drives can be punctuated by stops to actually see sights—not just searches for the closest restroom. After all, you have your own “convenience” on board, as well as a kitchen, bedroom and TV.

Still, if you’ve never sat behind the wheel of an RV, putting together such a trip may sound daunting.  We have a chart where you can Compare Anchorage RV rental companies, but as you make your choice, here are some things you should know:


Driving an RV is easier than you think

You don’t need a special license for the typical RV, and today’s vehicles come with automatic transmission, power brakes, and power steering. All that most people have to get the hang of, at first, is the length—and remembering that you can’t go through some shorter clearances, such as fast-food drive-thrus.



 

Alaskan Motorhome Rental Companies

ABC Alaska Motorhome ABC Alaska Motorhome
ABC's self-contained RVs are 2008 or newer, and are totally battery- and propane-operated. Free local shuttle service to and from the airport, and they provide 24-hour emergency assistance.
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Great Alaskan Holidays Great Alaskan Holidays Motorhome Rentals
Great Alaskan offers a fleet of 2011 or newer Winnebago Chalet Motorhomes. Free courtesy van shuttle service to and from the Anchorage International Airport.
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Alaskan Motorhome Rentals Alaska Motorhome Rentals
Alaska Motorhome has self-contained, 2003 or newer model RVs with 4 different pickup and drop-off locations. They also have a Roadside-assistance help line, and free shuttle service.
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Clippership Motorhome Rental Clippership Motorhome Rental Alaska
All of Clippership's late-model motorhomes are company owned, self-contained, and given regular maintenance inspections. Free shuttle services and car rentals also available.
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