Whittier travel guide
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You're Going to Love Whittier
With a population of 220, Whittier is a must-see destination in Alaska, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Whittier deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit Whittier
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Whittier in August, when the average temperature is 55.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 60.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is May, when it can get as cold as -0.4 °F, with an average temperature of -0.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 23.5″. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Whittier, with an average rainfall of 9.8″.
How to Get to Whittier
Plane
Although Whittier doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Anchorage Airport (ANC), which is located 84 km from Whittier. Anchorage Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, Lufthansa and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Whittier departs from Seattle and takes around 3h 30m.
Car
Another option to get to Whittier is to pick up a car rental from Anchorage, which is about 82 km from Whittier. You’ll find branches of Budget and Turo, among others, in Anchorage.
Airlines serving Whittier
Where to stay in popular areas of Whittier
Most booked hotels in Whittier
Renting a car in Whittier
Renting a car in Whittier costs $103 per day, on average, or $206 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 20% cheaper than airport locations in Whittier.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Whittier (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Whittier is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Honda Fit or similar) are, on average, 53% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.