Palmer travel guide

Palmer Tourism | Palmer Guide

You're Going to Love Palmer

With a population of 5.937, Palmer is a must-see destination in Alaska, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Palmer deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Palmer

Palmer in June
Estimated hotel price
$121
1 night at 3-star hotel
Palmer in June
Estimated hotel price
$121
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Palmer

Plane

Although Palmer doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Anchorage Airport (ANC), which is located 67 km from Palmer. Airlines that fly from the United States to Palmer include Alaska Airlines, Condor and Qantas Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Palmer departs from Fairbanks and takes around 1h 01m.

Car

Another option to get to Palmer is to pick up a car rental from Anchorage, which is about 60 km from Palmer. You’ll find branches of Turo and Budget, among others, in Anchorage.

Plane

Although Palmer doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Anchorage Airport (ANC), which is located 67 km from Palmer. Airlines that fly from the United States to Palmer include Alaska Airlines, Condor and Qantas Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Palmer departs from Fairbanks and takes around 1h 01m.

Car

Another option to get to Palmer is to pick up a car rental from Anchorage, which is about 60 km from Palmer. You’ll find branches of Turo and Budget, among others, in Anchorage.

Airports near Palmer

Airlines serving Palmer

Lufthansa
Good (4,698 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (955 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,592 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,587 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (490 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,431 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,969 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,964 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (927 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,725 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (770 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (973 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (814 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (966 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (777 reviews)
Icelandair
Good (275 reviews)
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Where to stay in Palmer

Average rates range from around $237 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $200 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Palmer

Most booked hotels in Palmer

Alaska Knotty Pine B&B
3 stars
Excellent (9, 99 reviews)
$175+
The Pioneer Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 304 reviews)
$150+
Eagle Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8, 252 reviews)
$150+
Valley Hotel & 24/7 Open Cafe
3 stars
Good (7.6, 204 reviews)
$139+

Renting a car in Palmer

Renting a car in Palmer costs $81 per day, on average, or $163 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 56% cheaper than airport locations in Palmer.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Palmer (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38.

Renting a car in Palmer costs $81 per day, on average, or $163 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 56% cheaper than airport locations in Palmer.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Palmer (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38.