Travel Budget for Juneau

Alaska, United States of America
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How much does it cost to travel to Juneau?

How much money will you need for your trip to Juneau? You should plan to spend around $128 per day on your vacation in Juneau, which is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors. Past travelers have spent, on average, $39 on meals for one day and $30 on local transportation. Also, the average hotel price in Juneau for a couple is $141. So, a trip to Juneau for two people for one week costs on average $1,792. All of these average travel prices have been collected from other travelers to help you plan your own travel budget.

  • Average Daily Cost Per person, per day
    $128
  • One Week Per person
    $896
  • 2 Weeks Per person
    $1,792
  • One Month Per person
    $3,840
  • One Week For a couple
    $1,792
  • 2 Weeks For a couple
    $3,584
  • One Month For a couple
    $7,679
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A vacation to Juneau for one week usually costs around $896 for one person. So, a trip to Juneau for two people costs around $1,792 for one week. A trip for two weeks for two people costs $3,584 in Juneau. If you're traveling as a family of three or four people, the price person often goes down because kid's tickets are cheaper and hotel rooms can be shared. If you travel slower over a longer period of time then your daily budget will also go down. Two people traveling together for one month in Juneau can often have a lower daily budget per person than one person traveling alone for one week.



How expensive is Juneau?

How much does a trip to Juneau cost? Is Juneau expensive? The average Juneau trip cost is broken down by category here. All of these Juneau prices are calculated from the budgets of real travelers.

While meal prices in Juneau can vary, the average cost of food in Juneau is $39 per day. Based on the spending habits of previous travelers, when dining out an average meal in Juneau should cost around $16 per person. Breakfast prices are usually a little cheaper than lunch or dinner. The price of food in sit-down restaurants in Juneau is often higher than fast food prices or street food prices.

The cost of a taxi ride in Juneau is significantly more than public transportation. On average, past travelers have spent $30 per person, per day, on local transportation in Juneau.


  • Accommodation1 Hotel or hostel for one person
    $70
  • Accommodation1 Typical double-occupancy room
    $141
  • Food2 Meals for one day
    $39
  • Local Transportation1 Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
    $30
  • Entertainment1 Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
    $14
  • Alcohol2 Drinks for one day
    $13
Flights to Juneau

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How much money do I need for Juneau?

Typical travel prices in Juneau are listed below. These actual costs can give you an idea of the price of travel in Juneau. Please keep in mind that the cost of travel in Juneau can vary depending on your specific style of travel.


  • 1 Day Bike Rental
    $25
  • Admission to Alaska State Museum
    $5.00
  • Glacier Gardens
    $22


Typical tour prices for Juneau

How much do tours to Juneau cost? Multi-day tours can often be an effecient way to see the highlights of a country or region.

  • Intrepid Small group tours for everyone
    14 days
    $ 2030
    ($145/day)
  • Contiki Tours for 18-35 year olds
    14 days
    $ 2375
    ($170/day)
  • G Adventures Adventure and cultural tours
    12 days
    $ 2025
    ($169/day)
  • Trafalgar Award-winning tours
    9 days
    $ 2800
    ($311/day)
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Juneau On a Budget
Juneau, Alaska is the capital city of the state, and it is also one of the most beautiful cities. Juneau is surrounded by two large mountains and a channel, so it is the only state capital not accessible by train or car. It is lined with small streets, including what is locally known as “stair streets” which can only be accessed by foot and include walking up 100-300 stairs, depending on which level you're going to. Luckily, most of the sights and stores are on the lower level, though. The only real structures located on the stair streets are residential buildings. Juneau is the most visited city in Alaska, but its population is just over 33,000. Its economy is based mostly on government, tourism, fishing, and mining.
Sights
One of the most popular sights in Juneau is Mendenhall Glacier. The glacier is one of the largest glaciers in the area and makes up a big chunk of the Juneau Ice Field (which is another popular sight worth visiting). The glacier is more than 12 miles long and a half a mile wide. There is a visitor's center there where you can learn all about the glacier. Once at the visitor's center, you can walk out about three quarters of a mile to get a pretty spectacular close up view of the glacier as well as the huge waterfall from the glacier located just to the right of it. The lake in front of the glacier is formed from the melted water of the glacier over the years, as well, and is fed mostly from the waterfall.

Another popular sight is Glacier National Park, located about 30 minutes from the city of Juneau. Once you get to the Park, entry is free. Glacier National Park is often a stop for cruise ships as well, and they spend the whole day cruising through the breathtaking scenes there. The glacier filled mountains seem to stretch on forever and it is hard to rival the distinct beauty found there.
Neighborhoods
Downtown Juneau is where you will find most of the stores and entertainment options in Juneau. It is the most developed and is where many of the tours leave from. This is also where the cruise ships dock when they come to town.

Mendenhall valley is where you will find the scenic Mendenhall glacier, lake, and waterfall. Mendenhall valley also has a good selection of shops and restaurants and is more like a typical suburb.

Lemon Creek is home to modern retail stores and shopping, such as WalMart and Home Depot. It is located between Mendenhall valley and downtown.

Activities
One popular activity in Juneau is riding the Mount Roberts Tramway, which is a cable car that takes you 3,819 feet up onto Mount Roberts. At the top of the mountain you will find a restaurant, nature center, shops, and several trails you can follow both up and down the mountain if you would like to do some further exploring. There is a rescued bald eagle at the top that is a popular attraction for many tourists.

There are also several tours available in Juneau, including boat tours, some of which specialize in whale and other wildlife watching. There are tours, which will take you to Tracy Arm Fjord, another popular location for viewing waterfalls and glaciers, and the possibility of some wild life such as bears, whales, sea lions, etc. Juneau also has an amazing rainforest garden with a 200-degree view of the city as well as many species of flora against a forest background. There are many other hiking, fishing, and sight seeing options in Juneau as well.
Food and Dining
Juneau has a great selection of eateries, from high class to down home-style options. Because of its location, Juneau offers many tasty seafood options, as well as a more gamey meat menu.

One of the most popular restaurants is the Red Dog Saloon, which has been one of the local favorites since it opened in the 1800's. It includes a bar area and serves classic bar dining options that won't leave you feeling hungry. And if you like crab, you won't want to miss Tracy's King Crab Shack, which is known for having some of the best crab dishes available.

Transportation
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This is the only capital in the United States that is not accessible by car or train. The only way to get to Juneau is by boat or plane, so getting here is a little more challenging than getting to most other destinations. Because of its location and water accessibility, it is a popular stop for cruise ships. It is the main air hub in the area, though, so you it is easy to get a plane ride in. Or, if you do want to drive, there is a ferry available in Auke Bay on the Glacier Highway, which will take you into the city.

Juneau is not a large city, the longest road is less than 50 miles, with mountains on one side and water on the other, so getting around is not very difficult. Many stores are within walking distance in the main town center. The city also has great public transportation from tour buses, to city buses, to taxis, and they can get you where you need to go!


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2 Categories averaged on a per-day basis.
For example, the Food2 daily average is for all meals for an entire day, while Entertainment1 is for each individual purchase.

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Mendenhall Glacier

By Bryan in Entertainment
Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center has a great view of the famous glacier. It's operated by the US Forest Service and is very informative. Photo Point Trail as well as the salmon, bear and Steep Creek Trail are easy and accessible to walkers of all fitness levels. In August and September, black bears, often with cubs, visit Steep Creek to feed on spawning sockeye (red) salmon, causing some trails to close for safety reasons (the safety of the bears and yourself). However, there are viewing platforms that let the bears walk underneath while many people watch them fish. If you want a moderate hike through some beautiful forest, try the East Glacier trail which loops around to the east of the visitors center. Follow the trail clockwise to avoid having to climb many steps and to keep the best views of the glacier ahead of you when you descend the steps.



For the more adventurous, the West Glacier trail leads directly to the glacier where you can actually walk on it (be careful!) and also to a look out. Get off the bus just past the Mendenhall Glacier Campground stop, called Montana Creek. Walk up the road about a mile and a half to the parking lot at the end of the road and you will see the start of the trail. Eventually the trail branches into several, and the right route can take you to the glacier. Bring crampons if you want to walk on the glacier here.

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