Kenai Vacation Rentals

Kenai Travel Guide

The coastal city of Kenai has no shortage of beautiful nature, history or local culture and traditions. Located right on the mouth of the Kenai River, the city is the oldest on the peninsula, and was originally settled by Russian fur traders, a history reflected in the Old Town.

Things to Do in Kenai

Be sure to start your visit at the Kenai Visitors & Cultural Center for an introduction to the rich heritge of the city. There's also a small Russian Orthodox Church from the 1800s which you can visit to get a feel of the Russian influence in this part of the world. Afterward, wander around the Kenai City Museum, Natural History Exhibits and Contemporary Art Shows for a full up-to-date lowdown on Kenai.

For some nature, head to the river and Kenai Landing for a great spot to watch wildlife and snap some photos. In this area, you can often see Beluga Whales plus migrating birds, not to mention the abundance of fish, and other critters. Back on land, look for moose and caribou. Fishing is one of the main pastimes here and you can either join in or observe the local community dip net for salmon.

Best Time to Visit Kenai

Visit during summertime for warm weather and opportunities to go fishing.

Price and Availability Index in Kenai

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The most expensive month to stay in a vacation rental in Kenai is in July, while the cheapest month is in February. The most popular time to book a vacation rental in Kenai is in the high season in July. Kenai has its low season in February, when less people are visiting and the vacation home occupancy rate drops.

The cheapest day to stay at a vacation rental in Kenai tends to be Sunday, while the most expensive day tends to be Thursday. Vacation homes in Kenai tend to be busiest on Saturdays, while it tends to be much quieter on Wednesdays.

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This climate histogram shows you the weather patterns in Kenai. The hottest month in Kenai is May, when temperatures peak at 77 ˚F. The coolest month is January, when temperatures drop to -22 ˚F. The wettest month in Kenai is October with 3.87 inches of rain, while the driest month is March with 0.1 inches of rain.

Vacation Rentals in Kenai

Choose the perfect accommodation for your trip at AllTheRooms.com. We aggregate Airbnb, VRBO, Glamping Hub and more. We have 226 vacation rentals, hotels and other accommodation types in Kenai ranging from budget options to luxury places to stay. For those trying to keep costs down, the lowest priced place to stay in Kenai comes in at $47 per night. On average, a place to stay in Kenai will cost you $183 per night.

Those looking to get some work done during their trip to Kenai can pick from 81 places to stay that provide WiFi. We have 9 accommodations that come with a breakfast included. Fitness addicts can get a workout in during their stay by choosing from 7 accommodations that have gym facilities. Driving to Kenai? Then choose one of the 106 places to stay that comes with a parking spot included.

Those traveling with a dog, cat or some other animal can stay in one of 26 accommodations that are designated as pet-friendly.

AllTheRooms aggregates vacation rentals, hotels and other unique accommodation types from 6 providers in Kenai, including 67 places to stay from Airbnb, 23 accommodations from VRBO and 21 places to stay from Glamping Hub

92 of our accommodations in Kenai have been reviewed and rated. 46% are rated excellent or good. You can instantly book any of 72 places to stay right now.