About

It was wanderlust that brought us here.

Yearning for adventure, we closed our businesses in Mississippi and sold everything to scratch an itch for travel and new experiences. We came to Alaska on a whim.

Someone offered an opportunity to sell jewelry in Skagway, so we tried that. We didn’t fall in love with the jewelry business, but we fell head over heels for Skagway, our new forever home.

First we opened a coffee shop – Bites on Broadway – and then we decided to help others explore the place we love. Affordable Car Rental was born and we’ve never looked back.

Nils and Skipper

About

Nils and Skipper

It was wanderlust that brought us here.

Yearning for adventure, we closed our businesses in Mississippi and sold everything to scratch an itch for travel and new experiences. We came to Alaska on a whim.

Someone offered an opportunity to sell jewelry in Skagway, so we tried that. We didn’t fall in love with the jewelry business, but we fell head over heels for Skagway, our new forever home.

First we opened a coffee shop – Bites on Broadway – and then we decided to help others explore the place we love. Affordable Car Rental was born and we’ve never looked back.

Our rentals

There’s a reason why Affordable is the first word in Affordable Car Rental.

For the same price as one train ticket from Skagway to Whitehorse, we can put you in a rental car with four of your friends. You’ll see everything at a fraction of the cost.

You’ll also get superior customer service. It’s your trip, and we’ll help you navigate it your way.

Our contact-free pickup service means a clean car rental will be waiting for you just minutes away from the Skagway cruise terminal.

The reservation process is hassle-free and we pride ourselves in taking the guesswork out of confusing car rental paperwork.

We’ll take care of everything so you can plan your next vacation with confidence.

The open road is yours, why not explore the Skagway area your way?

No Lines…No Waiting…No Paperwork
Day rental from only $199
Book Now

Our rentals

There’s a reason why Affordable is the first word in Affordable Car Rental.

For the same price as one train ticket from Skagway to Whitehorse, we can put you in a rental car with four of your friends. You’ll see everything at a fraction of the cost.

You’ll also get superior customer service. It’s your trip, and we’ll help you navigate it your way.

Our contact-free pickup service means a clean car rental will be waiting for you just minutes away from the Skagway cruise terminal.

The reservation process is hassle-free and we pride ourselves in taking the guesswork out of confusing car rental paperwork.

We’ll take care of everything so you can plan your next vacation with confidence.

The open road is yours, why not explore the Skagway area your way?

No Lines…No Waiting…No Paperwork

Day rental from only $229

Book Now

Our rentals

There’s a reason why Affordable is the first word in Affordable Car Rental.

For the same price as one train ticket from Skagway to Whitehorse, we can put you in a rental car with four of your friends. You’ll see everything at a fraction of the cost.

You’ll also get superior customer service. It’s your trip, and we’ll help you navigate it your way.

Our contact-free pickup service means a clean car rental will be waiting for you just minutes away from Skagway cruise terminal.

The reservation process is hassle-free and we pride ourselves in taking the guesswork out of confusing car rental paperwork.

We’ll take care of everything so you can plan your next vacation with confidence.

The open road is yours, why not explore the Skagway area your way?

No Lines…No Waiting…No Paperwork
Day rental starting at only $199
Book Now

OUR OTHER AMAZING BUSINESSES

We love to be active in our community of Skagway, Alaska, and have a couple of businesses to improve the area and provide great service!

Skagway Wedding Planner

We will be your personal assistant every step of the way. We can help plan every detail for a stress-free Alaska Destination Wedding Day!

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Bites on Broadway

Hot coffee, fresh baked goodies, and amazing sandwiches are offered at our local deli!
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Southeast Alaska Real Estate

Interested in real estate? Click below to reach out to Nils to discuss available properties!
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OUR OTHER AMAZING BUSINESSES

We love to be active in our community of Skagway, Alaska, and have a couple of businesses to improve the area and provide great service!

Skagway Wedding Planner

We will be your personal assistant every step of the way. We can help plan every detail for a stress-free Alaska Destination Wedding Day!

learn more

Bites on Broadway


Hot coffee, fresh baked goodies, and amazing sandwiches are offered at our local deli!

learn more

Southeast Alaska Real Estate

Interested in real estate? Click below to reach out to Nils to discuss available properties!

learn more

Dependable Vehicles + Superior Service = Affordable Car Rental

Affordable Car Rental
4.0
Based on 25 reviews
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Kelli GlassKelli Glass
13:30 11 Sep 23
We had a car rented through Affordable Car Rental in Skagway and our cruise suffered mechanical issues and never left the port. I was able to call and cancel this car rental with absolutely no problems. They were wonderful to deal with and the refund came straight away. We will definitely use them on our return trip to Alaska!
Brian DavisBrian Davis
17:34 22 Jul 23
Great company! Nils emailed me and texted twice to keep me posted. Great communication. We got a Nissan Altima in excellent condition. The car was right where he said it would be. You even have the option of having a cooler with lunch in it if you like for an additional few bucks(we didn't). We loved having our own agenda instead of the crowded buses and train. This is a great alternative from what the cruise ship offers and would highly recommend. Oh, and Nils emailed me later in the day to say our $100 deposit had already been refunded. Excellent service!!!
Amy HartAmy Hart
20:26 10 Jul 23
Visiting Skagway on a cruise and decided to drive up to Emerald Lake. Affordable Car Rentals was easy to work with, very affordable. Chose to have the car parked at the pier, and super easy to find. Requested a certain SUV and were happy to see it waiting for us. We were in and out of Skagway, with a quick stop at Glacial Coffee, before most were even off the ship. SUV ran great. Easy drop off at the end of the day. Only thing to be aware of is the local gas stations do close early. We found one 1 open at the end of the day with only 2 pumps, so plan some extra time, as all the jeep rentals were there too. Great service and great communication! The refundable deposit was applied to our account before we were even off our cruise. Will rent from again!
c mcksterc mckster
23:47 26 Aug 22
Great experience with this company. Very pleasant owner/staff and easy to make rental arrangements. Car was ready upon arrival and return was so simple. They made us feel like friends we’ve had forever. I certainly recommend renting from them…I will again.
Mike TrachMike Trach
01:13 13 Aug 22
Rented a car from these guys on 8/3/22. It was probably the best car rental experience I've ever had. I made a reservation about a month in advance and when I arrived, they were so nice and laid back. Car was waiting for me with my name on it upon our arrival. By far the best priced car rental in Skagway.
Aaron BakerAaron Baker
05:47 30 Jun 22
The owners, Nils and Skipper, are great people and easy to work with. Professional and friendly.
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