Car rental at disembarkation in Seward AK

[Avidtravler]

Has anyone ever rented a car at disembarkation in Seward AK to get to the airport in Anchorage for the return home?  Any suggestions would be appreciated.

[curmudgeon98]

We did it the other way (a few years ago).  Limited options and somewhat expensive, but Hertz was right by the port at the time.  Seward and environs can be easily worth a day or two if you have the time.  If it was just to get the two of us to the airport, I'd be of mixed mind whether to do the train, bus, or rental car (might depend on how many ships are in port that day).

[Michyfis]

We spent the day in Seward after our cruise and took the evening train to Anchorage and spent the night there. The train ride was beautiful and both of us could see the scenery. 

[Avidtravler]

Hi Curmudgeon98,

Thanks for the advice. Anyone know how to find out how many ships will be in port on Wed Aug.16.

[MarEll1]

Avidtravler- 
Here is the link to cruise mapper

https://www.cruisemapper.com/ports/seward-port-1?tab=schedule&month=2023-08#schedule

 

it looks like you will be the only ship in port that day, which happens to be the day we board!

[RachelG]

We rented a car in Seward and drove to anchorage.  Very nice day. The car rental place is right by the port.  Highly recommend stopping at the animal sanctuary on the way.  It is a must see.

[mj_holiday]

I want to second the train ride.  We did it getting to the ship in Seward and it was a great afternoon.

[cruiseej]

We rented a car from Hertz in Seward, and returned it in Anchorage. It was crazy expensive, but they were the only game in town; the franchise also didn't honor Hertz coupons and discount codes. But it was worthwhile to be able to explore on our own.

[wolfie11]

As far as I know, no one will do one-way rentals out of Seward this summer.

[ednmargo]

On 5/13/2023 at 3:31 PM, Avidtravler said:

Hi Curmudgeon98,

Thanks for the advice. Anyone know how to find out how many ships will be in port on Wed Aug.16.

I will be embarking that day!  Taking the train in. 

[DaveFr]

On 5/13/2023 at 4:31 PM, Avidtravler said:

Hi Curmudgeon98,

Thanks for the advice. Anyone know how to find out how many ships will be in port on Wed Aug.16.

The Explorer is the only ship in Seward on August 16. I use cruisetimetables.com. Hope this helps.

 

Dave

[janecambridge]

We are taking the bus from Seward to Anchorage. Booked. 

[ednmargo]

On 5/13/2023 at 12:11 PM, Michyfis said:

We spent the day in Seward after our cruise and took the evening train to Anchorage and spent the night there. The train ride was beautiful and both of us could see the scenery. 

Hi Mchyfis

How did you handle all your luggage? Is there a locker near the port or train station? Thanks

Margo