Introduction
What to do
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Homer travel guide

Homer Tourism | Homer Guide

You're Going to Love Homer

With a population of 5,003, Homer is a must-see destination in Alaska, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Homer deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Homer

Homer in December
Estimated hotel price
$107
1 night at 3-star hotel
Homer in December
Estimated hotel price
$107
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Homer in July, 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 January, when it can get as cold as 19.4 °F, with an average temperature of 24.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in September, when precipitation is around 3.3″. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Homer, with an average rainfall of 0.8″.

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How to Get to Homer

Plane

When flying to Homer, you’ll arrive at Homer (HOM), which is located 3 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Homer departs from Anchorage and takes around 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Homer is to pick up a car rental from Anchorage, which is about 122 miles from Homer. You’ll find branches of Avis and Turo, among others, in Anchorage.

Plane

When flying to Homer, you’ll arrive at Homer (HOM), which is located 3 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Homer departs from Anchorage and takes around 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Homer is to pick up a car rental from Anchorage, which is about 122 miles from Homer. You’ll find branches of Avis and Turo, among others, in Anchorage.

Airports near Homer

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ENAKenai
KPRPort Williams SPB

Airlines serving Homer

Grant Aviation
Excellent (2 reviews)
Aleutian Airways
Excellent (3 reviews)
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Where to stay in Homer

Average rates range from around $231 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $142 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Aspen Suites Hotel Homer and Best Western Bidarka Inn.

Where to stay in popular areas of Homer

Most booked hotels in Homer

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Aspen Suites Hotel Homer
2 stars
Excellent (9, 97 reviews)
$91+
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Ocean Shores Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 403 reviews)
$204+
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Driftwood Inn
2 stars
Excellent (9, 72 reviews)
$122+
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Land's End Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 719 reviews)
$105+
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Best Western Bidarka Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 443 reviews)
$88+
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Renting a car in Homer

Renting a car in Homer costs $41 per day, on average, or $82 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 5% more expensive than at Homer.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Homer (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Homer, while also 59% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Homer costs $41 per day, on average, or $82 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 5% more expensive than at Homer.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Homer (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51. Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Homer, while also 59% cheaper than other types, on average.

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