Travel Squad Podcast · Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Travelers planning to drive to Wrangell-St. Elias National Park are advised to rent vehicles that allow access to McCarthy Road. The speakers highly recommend Alaska 4x4, noting their convenient airport pickup and ability to drive on McCarthy Road, unlike many major rental companies.
“And if you are planning to drive as well, you have to run a car that allows access on McCarthy Road.”
“And we rented a car from Alaska 4x4 and they actually have a pickup counter at the Anchorage airport.”
“Which is one of the reasons why we highly recommend renting from Alaska 4x4.”
“A lot of them, if not all of them, do not allow you to drive on the McCarthy Road.”
“Like Brittany said, Alaska 4x4 does, and they are located in the airport, so makes it super convenient.”