Page 20 - Travel Guide Fly Alaska Winter Edition

THINGS TO DO IN ALASKA

If you are headed to Alaska Auto Rentals specialize in Department of Transportation
for the snow and winter renting vehicles equipped does an excellent job of
activities, then a good place to for winter driving conditions. keeping the highways plowed
start is Anchorage or Fairbanks. However, you will want to and maintained but it is best
Alaska Airlines from Seattle, check to see if an agency has to be prepared when driving.
Washington has daily flights road restrictions during the This includes packing extra
and Ravn Alaska services local winter months. Many agencies blankets, food and water.
cities and communities in also allow you to pick up in Anchorage is built on a glacial
Alaska. Airports in Anchorage one city and drop off in another plane, which means it is very
and Fairbanks are equipped city. If you are not familiar with flat and easy to get around.
with several car rental agencies. driving on snow and ice, then Another option is to take
Avis is located at both airports it is highly recommended that the train from Anchorage to
and the Anchorage based you rent a vehicle with 4-wheel Fairbanks. The Alaska Railroad
Midnight Sun Car & Van Rental or all-wheel drive. The Alaska
is just minutes from the airport.
Alaska 4x4 Rentals and Alaska

Photo by Fur Rondy

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