Whittier travel guide

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You're Going to Love Whittier

With a population of 85,331, Whittier is a must-see destination in California, United States. Whittier deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Whittier

If you’re looking for affordable options, Mimosas Whittier (16435 Whittier Blvd) and Original Roadhouse Grill - Whittier (15156 E Whittier Blvd.) are great picks.

When to visit Whittier

Whittier in April
Estimated hotel price
$113
1 night at 3-star hotel
Whittier in April
Estimated hotel price
$113
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Whittier

Plane

When flying to Whittier, you’ll arrive at Long Beach Municipal (LGB), which is located 21 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Whittier include Southwest, Hawaiian Airlines and Air France. The shortest domestic flight to Whittier departs from Salt Lake City and takes around 1h 53m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Whittier. The train journey from Whittier to Burbank takes 0h 27m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fullerton, expect to pay about $14 for a 0h 39m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Whittier is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 27 km from Whittier. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Whittier, including Bus, FlixBus and Busbud. From Santa Barbara, the bus ride to Whittier takes 193 km and will cost you around $64. From Bakersfield, the ticket costs about $35 for a journey of 201 km.

Plane

When flying to Whittier, you’ll arrive at Long Beach Municipal (LGB), which is located 21 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Whittier include Southwest, Hawaiian Airlines and Air France. The shortest domestic flight to Whittier departs from Salt Lake City and takes around 1h 53m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Whittier. The train journey from Whittier to Burbank takes 0h 27m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Fullerton, expect to pay about $14 for a 0h 39m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Whittier is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 27 km from Whittier. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Whittier, including Bus, FlixBus and Busbud. From Santa Barbara, the bus ride to Whittier takes 193 km and will cost you around $64. From Bakersfield, the ticket costs about $35 for a journey of 201 km.

Airlines serving Whittier

Lufthansa
Good (4,636 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (926 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,467 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,299 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,554 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,936 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,123 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,483 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,756 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (913 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Whittier

Most booked hotels in Whittier

Hyatt Regency Long Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1756 reviews)
$256+
Friendly Hills Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 383 reviews)
$109+
DoubleTree by Hilton Whittier Los Angeles
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 764 reviews)
$146+
The Westin Long Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1257 reviews)
$231+
The Queen Mary
3 stars
Excellent (8, 700 reviews)
$217+
Hyatt Centric The Pike Long Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 37 reviews)
$246+

Renting a car in Whittier

Renting a car in Whittier costs $47 per day, on average, or $94 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 3% 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 Full-size (Jeep Compass or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Class Compact Car or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Whittier costs $47 per day, on average, or $94 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 3% 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 Full-size (Jeep Compass or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Class Compact Car or similar) are, on average, 54% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.