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Flying into Anchorage and renting a car gives you the freedom to go wherever Alaska's road system (aside from a few unpaved roads) will take you, while traveling at your own pace. You'll find plenty of good car-rental companies at the Anchorage airport and downtown. While rates vary with season, duration, and car category, here's some information that will help you make your rental decision:

Standard Rental-Car Policies

Rates do not include Alaska tax and licensing fees
Most one-way drop-offs require steep fees-anywhere from $100 to $500!
Rental cars aren't usually allowed on unpaved gravel roads, such as the Denali, Dalton, Elliott, and Steese highways

Travelers who want to drive to the Arctic Circle, the Brooks Range, or other spots along the Dalton Highway north of Fairbanks can rent an SUV in Fairbanks.

Company	Pros	Cons	Location & Time	What's Different
Alaska 4X4 Rentals	4 Wheel drive fleet - Trucks, Jeeps, SUVs, Vans No restrictions on where you can go Truck Campers complete with kitchen and queen bed available Unlimited Mileage One-way drop offs ($375) Hotel pick-up & drop off available ($35) After-hour pick-up & drop-off are available Discounts: corporate, AAA, AARP, military, AK resident & long-term rental of 15 days or longer (10%) Newer model vehicles Optional accessories available: GPS, satellite phone, coolers & more	2nd driver pays a one-time extra fee of $25 (spouse free) Must be 21+ years of age to rent	Anchorage Airport North Terminal: 5-6 minute walk from the South Terminal baggage claim Winter Hours: 10 am-6 pm \| 7 Days a Week Summer Hours: 9 am-midnight \| 7 Days a Week	100% Alaskan-owned business Rentals into Canada Gravel Highway Rentals (Dalton Hwy, Denali Highway, etc) One-way rentals to/from any destination
Alaska Auto Rental	Rentals available year round No restrictions on where you can go with Gravel Highway vehicles One-way drop-offs 24-hour self-service check-out Cars, trucks, and SUVs, on up to 15-passenger vans Most cars one-year-old or newer Debit cards accepted ($500 deposit) Unlimited Mileage Ages 21-24 allowed; extra fee Delivery available to Hotels, Airports & Train Stations in Fairbanks & Anchorage Winter Tires & Advanced Winterizations included during the winter months	Not always the cheapest option Surcharge for drivers under the age of 25	Anchorage Hotel, Airport & Train Station Drop-Off Denali Train Station Fairbanks Hotel, Airport & Train Station Drop-Off Seward Cruise Ship Terminal Parking Lot Whittier Cruise Ship Terminal Parking Lot	Family-owned and operated Five locations Flexible pick-up locations based on itinerary & rental needs Rentals in Canada are available One-way rentals to & from the Lower 48
Alaskan Car Rental	Airport shuttle available to and from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport. 24/7 Roadside Assistance included at no additional charge Unlimited mileage One-way rentals to almost anywhere in Alaska with an extra fee Open 24/7 during summer for pick up and drop off Long-term & group rental discounts are available Extremely competitive prices throughout the summer season Gravel roads are allowed with SUVs, trucks, and minivans Large fleet of cars, trucks, SUVs, minivans, and 12-passenger vans Ages 21-24 could rent for extra fee	Additional drivers pay an extra fee Underage fee for drivers under the age of 25	Anchorage Airport Shuttle Available Summer Hours - Open 24/7 Winter Hours - Mon - Sat 9 am-6 pm Denali Hotel & Train Station Fairbanks Hotel, Airport & Train Station Drop-Off Seward Cruise Ship Terminal Parking Lot Whittier Cruise Ship Terminal parking lot & Train Station	Locally owned & operated Family-owned small business Personalized and customizable One-way rentals Flexible pick-up and drop-off options
Thrifty	Cars, Trucks & SUVs are 6-12 months old Discounts: corporate, AAA, senior citizens Frequent flyer miles Free pickups from hotels, B&Bs, and railroad depot Unlimited mileage Ages 21-24 ok; extra fee Open 7 days/wk Use Promo Code 101063	Paved roads only No one-ways No debit cards 2nd driver extra fee/day (extra fee if 21-24)	Airport 6:00 am - 2:00 am Midtown June - Aug, 7 am - 7 pm Sep 1 - May 31, 8am - 6pm	Some of the newest cars in town
Budget	One-way drop-offs ($250.00) 6 Alaska locations Discounts: corporate, AAA, AARP, military (10%) Frequent flyer miles: American and Alaska Courtesy shuttle for Anchorage Bowl (no airport pickups) Unlimited mileage Ages 21-24 ok; extra fee Most cars one-year-old or newer Debit cards ok ($300 deposit)	Paved roads only 2nd driver extra fee/day (extra fee if 21-24)	Airport June 1 - Aug 29, 5:30am - 2:30am Aug 30 - May 31, 6am - 2am Off-Airport June 1 - Aug 29, 6 am - 7 pm Aug 30 - May 31, 8am - 7pm Downtown Yr-round, Mon-Sat: 7 am - 8 pm Sun: 11 am - 7p	Three Anchorage locations
Avis	One-way drop-offs Cars are a current-year or one-year-old Discounts: Corporate and associations Frequent flyer miles: Alaska Airlines Free pickups from hotels and railroad depot Unlimited mileage Ok to pay with w/debit; you must have a credit card to rent	Paved roads only 2nd driver pays a one-time extra fee (spouse free) Surcharge for drivers under the age of 25	Downtown (5th and K) Mon - Fri: 7 am - 7 pm Sat: 9 am - 5 pm Sun: 9 am - 5 pm	10 Alaska locations 50 yrs in Alaska in ‘05 No fee for under-25
Hertz	Vehicles always current year One-way drop-offs Discounts: corporate, AAA Frequent flyer miles Debit cards OK	Paved roads only 2nd driver extra fee/day Must be 25 or older (extra fee if 21-24) The mileage rate depends on the contract	Airport 6 am-3 am Downtown Mon-Fri 8 am-5 pm	Only corporate location in Alaska—resources of world’s largest car-rental company 6 Alaska locations Debit cards no problem

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