GoNorth Alaska RV hire: 4x4s and truck campers

Q: Truck camper, overcab or SUV: which should I choose in Alaska?

The truck camper suits couples and small families who want a high vehicle with all-wheel drive. The MC5 overcab sleeps five people, the MC4 four, with more space on board. The 4x4 SUV is for those who sleep in lodges or tents and above all want a safe vehicle on northern roads.

The rental company

GoNorth, the Alaska hire specialist

GoNorth Alaska, which trades as GoNorth Car and RV Rental, specialises in trips to the American Far North. Two of its three depots are in Alaska: in Anchorage, on Spenard Road, and in Fairbanks, in the heart of the state's interior. The third is in Algona, south of Seattle, in Washington State.

Its range is out of the ordinary. It includes 4x4 truck campers, living units mounted on an all-wheel-drive pick-up, with five seats and three berths, available in Bronze, Silver, Gold and Scout Adventure versions. Added to these are MC4 and MC5 overcabs, and vehicles without berths: five- or seven-seat 4x4 SUVs, 4x4 pick-ups and fifteen-seat minibuses. All gearboxes are automatic.

In the offers recorded by CoolDrive in October 2026, the excess is around €1,784. The kilometres included are stated offer by offer.

Our verdict: a valuable address for getting off Alaska's main roads, with vehicles built for the northern climate and a team that travellers describe as helpful. Watch out for: detailed hire terms, to be read carefully, and on-board equipment to be checked model by model.

Rental company profile

GoNorth Alaska in detail: what you need to know

The key facts to decide whether GoNorth Alaska suits your trip.

General information

Brand: GoNorth Alaska · depots under the name GoNorth Car and RV Rental
Models: 15 in the CoolDrive catalogue · RVs and vehicles without berths
4x4 truck campers: Bronze, Silver, Gold, Scout Adventure · 5 seats, 3 berths
Overcabs: MC4 and MC5, in Silver or Gold · 4 or 5 berths depending on the model
Vehicles without berths: 4x4 SUVs, 4x4 pick-ups, minibuses · from 5 to 15 seats
Transmission: Automatic · for all models
Official website: gonorth-alaska.com

Rental conditions

Minimum age: Stated in each offer · to be checked for each driver
Mileage: Defined by the offer · miles included or packages given in the details
Excess: Around €1,784 · offers recorded in October 2026
Gravel roads: Depending on the vehicle · permissions specified in the offer terms
Crossing into Canada: Check in the offer · useful for the Alaska Highway

Insurance and extras

On-board equipment: Varies by model · kitchen and camping kits to be checked on the sheet
Silver and Gold levels: Contents detailed on each sheet · compare them before choosing

Network and availability

Alaska: Anchorage, Fairbanks · depots in town, off-airport
Washington State: Seattle · depot in Algona, south of the city
Canada: One depot · shown on GoNorth's Canada page

The fleet

GoNorth Alaska vehicles in the United States

Models offered by the rental company. Not all of them are available at every branch: the search form shows availability and prices.

C-class motorhome

SUV

Truck camper

Utility vehicle

4x4 Truck 6 Automatic

Van

Van 15-passenger 15 Automatic

Observed prices

Prices recorded at GoNorth Alaska in the United States

Vehicle	Winter January	Spring April	Summer July	Autumn October
Campervan	—	—	from €159/day median €186/day	—
Large motorhome	—	—	from €187/day median €213/day	—
Car and SUV	from €104/day median €133/day	from €104/day median €133/day	from €131/day median €177/day	from €122/day median €145/day

Daily prices recorded at GoNorth Alaska on October 23, 2026 for a 14-day rental from its branches in the United States: CoolDrive selling price, mandatory fees included. Median excess: €1,784.

Branches

GoNorth Alaska branches in the United States

Anchorage

GoNorth Car and RV Rental Airport

5011 Spenard Road, Building A, 99517 Anchorage

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Fairbanks

GoNorth Car and RV Rental

3713 South Lathrop Street, 99701 Fairbanks

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Seattle

GoNorth Car and RV Rental

36042 West Valley Road, 98001 Algona

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Network

GoNorth Alaska also operates in one other country

Canada

Comparison

GoNorth Alaska compared with other rental companies in the United States

Our comparison of the country's rental companies: each has its strengths depending on your trip.

Rental company	Vehicles	Mileage	Best for
GoNorth Alaska	4x4 truck campers, MC4 and MC5 overcabs, 4x4 SUVs and pick-ups	Specified in each offer	Alaska by 4x4, 3 departure cities
Cruise America	C18, C21, C25 and C30 overcabs	Limited in the offers recorded	Very large network, 31 departure cities
El Monte RV	Class C Small to Large and Family Sleeper overcabs	Limited in the offers recorded	Family overcabs, 14 departure cities
Mighty	Class C overcabs, Class A A-class, Class B low-profile	Limited in the offers recorded	Choice of sizes, 9 departure cities
Travellers Autobarn	Converted vans (Chubby, Hitop, Kuga, Beeva, Hi5) and minivan	Unlimited in 100% of offers recorded	Compact vans, 3 departure cities

Our view

GoNorth Alaska: who is it for, and who should look elsewhere?

GoNorth Alaska is ideal if…

You want to criss-cross Alaska in a four-wheel-drive vehicle
You prefer a compact truck camper to a large overcab
You are sleeping in lodges or tents and are simply looking for a 4x4 SUV
You want to start your loop in Fairbanks rather than Anchorage
You are travelling as a group and need a fifteen-seat minibus

GoNorth Alaska is not ideal if…

There are five of you and you all want to sleep in a truck camper: it has three berths
You want to travel the continental United States from many departure cities: see Cruise America instead
You are looking for a converted van with unlimited mileage: look at Travellers Autobarn
You plan to set off in an RV in the depths of winter: our records only show camper offers in summer
You want to book without reading the hire terms in detail

Practical tips

Our tips for booking with GoNorth Alaska

Check which roads are permitted

Alaska has long gravel roads, such as the Dalton Highway towards the Arctic Circle or the Denali Highway. Before adding them to your route, read in the offer terms whether your vehicle is allowed on them, and on which sections.
Check the equipment on board

Depending on the model, crockery, bedding or camping equipment are not necessarily provided. Read the vehicle sheet, add the useful kits to the booking and, at departure, go through the inventory with the agent before leaving Anchorage or Fairbanks.
Book early for summer

The RV season in Alaska is short: in our records, GoNorth truck campers and overcabs only appear in July, whereas the SUVs can be hired all year round. If you are aiming for a camper, secure your dates several months in advance.
Consider the Anchorage–Fairbanks one-way hire

The two cities are linked by the Parks Highway, which runs alongside Denali National Park. Setting off from one and returning the vehicle in the other saves retracing your steps. Enter a different return city in the search engine to see whether the offer accepts it, and at what price.
Keep some headroom on your credit card

The excess recorded at GoNorth is around €1,784. Make sure your card has a sufficient limit, and write down the rental company's assistance number: in Alaska, the distances between two towns with services are long.

What travellers ask

Your questions about GoNorth Alaska

Where can I hire a GoNorth Alaska vehicle?

GoNorth hires from three cities. In Alaska, its depots are in Anchorage, the state's main gateway, and in Fairbanks, further north. The third is in Algona, south of Seattle. None is located at an airport: allow for a taxi or transfer to get to the depot on departure day.

What is a GoNorth 4x4 truck camper?

It is a living unit fixed onto the bed of a four-wheel-drive pick-up. At GoNorth, each truck camper offers five seats and three berths. The Bronze, Silver, Gold and Scout Adventure versions differ in their fittings, described on each model's sheet: compare them before choosing.

Truck camper, overcab or SUV: which should I choose in Alaska?

The truck camper suits couples and small families who want a high vehicle with all-wheel drive. The MC5 overcab sleeps five people, the MC4 four, with more space on board. The 4x4 SUV is for those who sleep in lodges or tents and above all want a safe vehicle on northern roads.

When should I go to Alaska with GoNorth?

RVs are mainly hired in summer: in our October 2026 records, GoNorth truck camper and overcab offers only cover July. The 4x4 SUVs, on the other hand, can be hired all year round, which allows, for example, a winter trip to Fairbanks to see the northern lights, staying in hotels.

How much does a GoNorth Alaska hire cost?

For 14-day hires, the prices recorded in October 2026 put the GoNorth 4x4 SUV from €104 per day in January or April. In July, a truck camper costs from €159 per day, with a median of around €186, and an overcab from €187, with a median of around €213, mandatory fees included. Run a search for your dates.

Verified customer reviews

They rented with GoNorth Alaska

4.3

818 reviews

This is the second time we have called on Cooldrive for our camper van reservation in the USA. The first time we were very satisfied, everything went very well. I think it will be the same for this new booking, to be confirmed in 15 days. Fast response, competitive offer, I recommend this site without any problems.

United States · May 2024

Trustpilot

The rental in the US went well. Although I had some trouble reaching people to clarify a few points once on site, there were no issues in the end. The RV on-site was great, spacious, fully equipped, and met our expectations.

United States · Aug 2025

Trustpilot

Everything went well with Cool Drive!

Dionys C.

United States · Aug 2025

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Frequently asked questions

FAQ — GoNorth Alaska RV and 4x4 hire in the United States

Why book GoNorth Alaska with CoolDrive?

CoolDrive shows GoNorth alongside the other American rental companies, such as Cruise America or El Monte RV, with prices converted into euros and mandatory fees already included. Excess, mileage and equipment can be read before payment. Our experts know the specifics of Alaska and help you build a realistic route, then answer your questions during the trip.

What is the excess with GoNorth Alaska?

The GoNorth offers recorded by CoolDrive in October 2026 show an excess of around €1,784, identical for all the models recorded. A security deposit is generally requested on a credit card at departure. The exact amounts are given in each offer; our experts will present the options for reducing this excess.

Is mileage unlimited with GoNorth?

The number of miles included depends on the offer and appears in its details. In Alaska, stages are long: Anchorage and Fairbanks are around 580 km apart, and a detour to the Kenai Peninsula quickly adds several hundred kilometres. Do your calculations before booking so you choose the right offer.

Can I cross into Canada with a GoNorth vehicle?

Reaching the Yukon via the Alaska Highway is a dream for many, but crossing the border depends on the rules of the rental company and the vehicle. Read the offer terms before building your route, and also check the documents required by Canadian customs for your nationality. Our experts can check this point for you.

What equipment is found in a GoNorth camper?

The truck campers and overcabs have a sleeping area and a kitchen area, with fittings that vary between the Bronze, Silver, Gold or Scout Adventure levels. Crockery, bedding or camping equipment are not always included: read the model sheet and add the useful kits when booking.

Why hire from GoNorth departing from Seattle?

The Algona depot, south of Seattle, lets you set off from Washington State rather than flying to Alaska. The models offered and the routes permitted may, however, differ from those in Anchorage or Fairbanks. Choose Seattle as your departure city in the search engine to see the vehicles actually available on your dates.

About us

Hire a GoNorth Alaska RV or 4x4 with CoolDrive Nomad

GoNorth Alaska is aimed at travellers who want to go far north: four-wheel-drive truck campers and SUVs, MC4 and MC5 overcabs, pick-ups and minibuses, all with automatic gearbox. Its Anchorage and Fairbanks depots open the road to Denali, the Kenai Peninsula or the Arctic Circle, and the Algona depot lets you set off from the Seattle area.

On CoolDrive Nomad, you compare GoNorth with Cruise America, El Monte RV, Mighty or Travellers Autobarn, with mandatory fees included in rates in euros. Our team guides you in choosing between a camper and an SUV, helps you check the permitted roads and book early enough for the short summer season. Enter your city and your dates in the search engine to find out the current price.

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