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The Average Price of Gas in Alaska: Know Before You Go

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We are the Mortons On The Move and we typically live full-time in our fifth-wheel RV and travel the country. In the summer of 2019 we took a Lance Truck Camper north through Canada and Alaska, all the way to the Arctic Ocean! We blog, video, and share our journey on social media. We'd love for you to join us!
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[johninYVR]

This is one of the better Planning for Alaska videos on the internet. Well done.

In the end you said that your total cost for the 6 month trip was about $16, 000. That's only about $88 per day, which I think is fantastic. Especially if you included your activities of planes, helicopters, fishing jet skis, regular skis etc.

We have travelled on motorcycles with friends from Alaska to Mexico and all over Canada and the US for the past two decades. General rule of thumb when we started: plan on $150 per couple per day for everything. A few years ago it was $200 per day and last year it was nudging up to $250. Now retired, we are switching to RV's (we have a 45' DP) and are finding that the costs are about the same as motorcycling ten years ago: The nightly costs are much less (no motel), the bed is way more comfortable, the food better but the entertainment seems to be much more expensive because we are doing more and everything seems to cost more.

Keep smiling and keep the videos coming.

[carmancloud]

I’m from Alaska, have driven the Alcan more times than I can count, and I was BLOWN away by how much you fit into your trip! You did an incredible job planning and I thoroughly loved watching my “favorite place on earth” through your eyes. Thank you! 👏👍💫

[metaxaanabeer]

Just to add to the general info here; I'm on Vancouver Island and we camp in our Teardrop all over northern BC, the Northwest Territories and Yukon. Last year we did the length of the Alcan Highway, the trip up the Dempster to the Arctic Ocean and back down via the Cassier. We moved at a middle speed pace and the entire month and a half cost a bit less than $2, 500. So do it for 6 months like the Morton's did and you have +/-$10, 000...that's Canadian dollars and includes the $300 or so ferry fares I have to pay to get on and off the Island. So it doesn't have to cost a lot and we don't scrimp on the food quality or booze brand any longer. Could be done for less too.

Just do it, it is a marvelous trip.

[garlandstyle]

I saved this video JUST in case we decide to go to Alaska. I've watched it 2 times now, getting the itch! We've stayed overnight in all the 48 lower states, but STILL? Alaska is haunting me. You answered a lot of questions about gas. My primary concern. Thank you very much, I'll watch this a couple more times easily.

[lindaard]

I am watching the Go North series now. Loving it!! You two are great together and fun to watch. I travelled to Alaska in 2016 and have many wonderful memories. Thanks for sharing

[robertmock]

One year later, yet one of the better vlogs on traveling to Alaska. Thank you.

[TravelswithYoly]

Loved the video series and we are now fantasizing about a trip to Alaska now. As such we really found this video of great interest. We are long time retirees living off of social security so we don't have anywhere near the budget that you guys did. In 2017 we toured western Canada in our truck camper from our home in Georgia covering about 9K miles and took in many of the popular Canadian National Parks and snuck in a few of the touristy adventures like the gondola rides to the mountain tops at Banff and Jasper. We stopped and stayed at Glacier and Yellowstone National Parks and took a boat tour on Lake Yellowstone. We do not eat out very often. Our trip spanned 6 weeks and we had an absolutely fantastic time. We managed our expenses and ended with a total expenditure of $1800. The USD to CAD exchange rate really helped a lot. My point here is that I think we could plan an Alaska trip over maybe 3 months and keep it under $5K. We don't need to go to the Arctic Circle but we could still get to experience much that Alaska has to offer. Maybe we'll call our video series "Alaska on a Budget" :-) Now if only these gas prices hold until we can travel safely again !

[normangebhardt]

That cost seems quite reasonable considering all you did, everything that you visited and the length of time you were away from the lower 48. Really enjoyed watching your journey and your beautifully presented videos. Very professional all the way.

During the 50s when I was in grade school we had numerous presentations from people in their 70s and 80s that spent their retirement years giving wildlife and travel video presentations to schools using large speakers with the reverb turned way up. This has nothing to do with you guys but just think, after 70 years of waiting we finally have the real deal professionally presented without all the loud music while watching the most beautiful scenery. Thanks.

[heatherumpherville]

Loved your video. Started planning for semi retirement a few years ago. Just bought my truck 10 days ago. For now it’s camping . Back seat folds up throw a 4 inch foamy down and the bed is so comfy. Bought 1500 Dodge Ram with a hemi engine v8 4 x4. Plan to put a light camper, maybe a lance 650 or a pop up camper then travel 6 months work 6 months roaming North America. I live 50 feet from the fraser river in northern Bc. Glad you liked my town and the ancient rainforest.

[j.r.]

Best video (series) on Alaska (Go North) info for expenses, adventures and how to.
Presentation was fantastic, good job Caitlin.

[Kovaction]

We planned in Alaska trip last year. We've logged the entire thing. Our videos show the experiences more so than helping planning. Because everything about Alaska is ungodly expensive. The activities we did range from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand. The bear expedition being the most expensive thing we've ever done in our lives but also the most rewarding.

[steamdome]

My first time watching your channel as I start to plan my trip there. You have a gift for concise and pleasant delivery of very good advice. Thanks so much!

[OutdoorSugar]

When it comes to food, I understand the budgeting. However, I never factor in food as part of a trip cost. Doesn’t matter where you are, you have to eat, so I think it’s a wash. If you’re not on the road buying food, then you’re at home buying food. Eating out is a different story. Great planning video 👍

The “Go North” series was amazing. Have watched it 3x. Congrats on doing it, love it. Be well.

[ckc]

Thank you for the great sharing! Very informative!

[smileystevie]

Great planning tips for a road trip to Alaska. Thanks for sharing.

[jaimelyn]

I love this!!! Thanks for all the great info ❤️❤️

[ronkropf]

Very informative 👏 Succinctly and concisely laid out.... Contagiously optimistic and positive presentation.🙏😁

[carvingthecottonwood]

Helpful, clear, easy to apply the info to various budgets and situations... what a great video! Thanks!

[williamumbach]

Thanks so much for showing your average fuel cost per gallon AND what the US average was. $0.50 more per gallon really is more helpful (as fuel is now approaching $5-$7 per gallon) than just saying your cost that summer.

[steveleonard]

A great video on where to start a long adventure - detailed planning. For all those planning a similar trip north, your GO NORTH series on YouTube will become thee GO TO resource for the next 5-10 years. I spent months searching YouTube for videos showing the roads, towns and camping in the north for our 2018 trip from southern Ontario to the west coast and to Tuk. And I only found bits and pieces. BTW, after calculating the distance we were going to travel in 4 months, we realized that it was going to be a driving holiday. It was not going to be a "sit for a month in one spot" trip. So dragging our 32’ 5th trailer behind our F250 made no sense. Thanks again.