Understanding the Difference If you need a vehicle for more than a few weeks but less than a few years, you may be weighing the choice between leasing and long-term renting. Both options can provide access to a newer, reliable car without the long-term commitment of ownership, but they serve different needs. Leasing is best […]
Alaska Life Doesn’t Always Fit in a Week Anchorage isn’t the kind of place where your plans always fit neatly into a seven-day rental. Many visitors come for extended work assignments, temporary relocations, or seasonal projects that can last anywhere from a few weeks to several months. For others, life changes. Vehicles go into the […]
Winter in Alaska doesn’t arrive quietly. One day, the roads are clear, and the next, Anchorage wakes up under a thick layer of white. For newcomers and long-time residents alike, that first snowfall always brings a mix of excitement and anxiety. It marks the start of the season—and the moment drivers begin asking themselves, Is […]
Planning a trip to Anchorage often brings up the same question: Do I really need to rent a car, or can I get by with buses, shuttles, or rideshares? While Anchorage is the largest city in Alaska, its layout, distances, and limited public transit make a rental car not just a convenience—but often a necessity. […]
Ah, PFD Season in Alaska… It’s that magical time of year, the Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) season. The checks land in early October; for many Alaskans, that little financial boost comes at just the right time. Maybe you’re saving it. Maybe you’re spending it. But let’s be real, splurging on a bit of adventure is […]
Welcome to Anchorage! You made it. Whether you’re flying in for your very first Alaska adventure or you’re a returning fan of the Last Frontier (we see you, serial visitors), one of the first questions on your mind after landing at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is probably: “Where am I sleeping tonight?” As your […]
At AVIS Alaska, we love seeing first-time visitors fall in love with Denali, Seward, and the Kenai Peninsula. But we have a soft spot for those of you coming back for your second (or sixth) Alaska adventure—especially when you ask, “What else can we drive to that’s not super touristy?” This blog’s for you: the […]
Welcome to the Land of Road Trip Dreams! If you’re flying into Anchorage, picking up your AVIS Alaska rental car, and setting off into the wild, we’ve got two words for you: Google Maps. This humble little app on your phone is a road tripper’s best friend, especially in a state like Alaska where cell […]
Landing at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) is just the beginning of your Alaskan adventure. With an AVIS Alaska rental car, you can seamlessly transition from the airport gate to the great outdoors. In this guide, we’ll highlight scenic pitstops along the Seward Highway, top lunch spots near the airport, quick hikes within a […]
Spring in Alaska is like nature hitting the snooze button—everything wakes up slowly, but once it does, it’s an explosion of life. The snow starts melting, the days get longer, and the wildlife reappears in full force. If you’re visiting Alaska in April, you’re in for a treat: bears are coming out of hibernation, moose […]