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Overview
This convenient one-way rental lets travelers who are embarking on a cruise in Seward maximize their time on land in Alaska first. It's an especially good choice for visiting off-the-beaten path locales like Homer, which can be a challenge to get to without a rental car.
Maximize your time on land.
Options abound for a pre-cruise land tour, ranging from taking a long day to travel between Anchorage and Seward to taking a multi-day trip with stops in Talkeetna, Denali, and even Fairbanks. Once you arrive in Seward, a complimentary shuttle is available to take you to the cruise terminal or small boat harbor/downtown after drop off.
Rental vehicles available for pick up in Anchorage and drop off in Seward include midsize and standard SUVs and seven-passenger mini vans.
More Details
For more information about making the most of an Anchorage car rental with Seward return, check out self-guided car rental packages and sample itineraries with our Trip Finder.
Note that the rates listed here are for the cost of the rental, but do not include taxes and the Anchorage return fee. See Rates & Dates for details.
What to Bring
A driver's license and a major credit card.
Special Instructions
These rental cars are not authorized for use on gravel or unimproved roads including the Dalton Highway, Denali Highway, and McCarthy Road.
Departure/Arrival Points
The vehicle must be picked up at the rental office located about two miles from the airport. Guests wanting an airport pickup will pay an additional tax and fee (collected when picking up the vehicle).
Rates & Dates
Here are the rates and operating dates for this product.
| Dates | Car |
|---|---|
| 5/15/25 (Th) to 9/15/25 (M)5/15/25 (Th) to 9/15/25 (M) | Car: $285.00 |
| The rates above do not include taxes/fees of 18% plus $118.00 and $1.73 per night and are subject to change without notice. | |
| Dates | Car |
|---|---|
| 5/15/25 (Th) to 9/15/25 (M)5/15/25 (Th) to 9/15/25 (M) | Car: $315.00 |
| The rates above do not include taxes/fees of 18% plus $118.00 and $1.73 per night and are subject to change without notice. | |
| Dates | Car |
|---|---|
| 5/15/25 (Th) to 9/15/25 (M)5/15/25 (Th) to 9/15/25 (M) | Car: $365.00 |
| The rates above do not include taxes/fees of 18% plus $118.00 and $1.73 per night and are subject to change without notice. | |
Pick Up Location
You have a couple of options. Note that picking up at Spenard Road location will save you a fair amount in airport taxes and fees.
Thrifty Car Rental Spenard Road Office3730 Spenard Rd
Anchorage, AK 99517Thrifty Car Rental Airport Counter
4940 W International Airport Rd
Anchorage, AK 99502
Availability
Select a departure below to see current availability. If your desired date is sold out (red) we will do our best to find an alternative, but we may not be able to accommodate your request.
Quick Facts
- Price From $285 + Tax
- Options SUV Midsize 5 pax, SUV Standard 5 pax, Minivan 7 pax
- Operating Dates Daily from 5/15/2025 to 9/15/2025
What's Included
- One-way rental.
- Drop off in Seward.
- Late model, low mileage vehicle.
- Unlimited miles.
Guest Feedback
"The staff was knowledgeable and friendly. They even suggested a scenic drive that not only gave us great scenery, but we saw 3 moose along the way. The car was in good condition and had great gas mileage."
~Trish from Ohio~