basser Posted April 28, 2005 #1 Share Posted April 28, 2005 What are the chances that I will be able to rent a car in Skagway after I get there instead of pre-renting? I read on a post about a ferry to Haines. How much does this cost. We will be in Skagway for 8 hours. Is that long enough to go to Haines? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judynorth Posted April 28, 2005 #2 Share Posted April 28, 2005 Probably not much luck in renting a car in Skagway on the spur of the moment. That seems to be a popular choice this year. As to going to Haines, yes you can do it. We had friends who took a wildlife excursion there last year and loved it. I don't know what the ferry costs if you don't book through the ship or if the ships book most of the available seats for their excursions. It seems that I read somewhere on these threads that it is hard to get a seat on the ferry when ships are in port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mii Posted April 28, 2005 #3 Share Posted April 28, 2005 Basser: Here is a web site for you to pick up a phamplet of Scagway. It is www.skagway.com. It is a great little book for information. Also there is a web site for ferry info. That is www.chilkatcruises.com. Hope this helps. marilyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budget Queen Posted April 28, 2005 #4 Share Posted April 28, 2005 No chance for a rental car without reservations. Haines' wildlife is eagles, poor chance of much else. The ferry is about $45++??? Determine if Haines is of interest for you. Request their visitor guide. http://www.haines.ak.us/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basser Posted April 28, 2005 Author #5 Share Posted April 28, 2005 That's all good information. Do the major car rental cos. have offices in Skagway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfie11 Posted April 28, 2005 #6 Share Posted April 28, 2005 Avis is the only company in Skagway. http://www.avisalaska.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnQ Posted April 28, 2005 #7 Share Posted April 28, 2005 Wolfman, you mean only major car company right? The still have two local ones per Murray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfie11 Posted April 28, 2005 #8 Share Posted April 28, 2005 Yes, major car companies per basser's question. There's also PB Cruisers http://www.aptalaska.net/~mims/ and I think one called Sourdough.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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