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Palmer travel guide

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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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Palmer has to offer.

When to visit Palmer

Palmer in November
Estimated hotel price
$129
1 night at 3-star hotel
Palmer in November
Estimated hotel price
$129
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 Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Grant Aviation. The shortest domestic flight to Palmer departs from Fairbanks and takes around 1h 06m.

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 Alamo, 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 Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Grant Aviation. The shortest domestic flight to Palmer departs from Fairbanks and takes around 1h 06m.

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 Alamo, among others, in Anchorage.

Airports near Palmer

ANCAnchorage

Airlines serving Palmer

KLM
Good (1,437 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,709 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,665 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,039 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,084 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,149 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,714 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,520 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,618 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,646 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,347 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,696 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,680 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,904 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,187 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,596 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,558 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (969 reviews)
Icelandair
Good (595 reviews)
Condor
Good (398 reviews)
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Where to stay in Palmer

Average rates range from around $177 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $143 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Palmer

Most booked hotels in Palmer

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Colony Suites
4 stars
Excellent (9.7, 94 reviews)
$166+
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Snowgoose Pond Bed & Breakfast
3 stars
Excellent (9.8, 64 reviews)
$179+
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Alaska Knotty Pine B&B
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 169 reviews)
$237+
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Hatcher Pass Cabins
0 stars
Excellent (8.9, 80 reviews)
$115+
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Eagle Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.8, 495 reviews)
$117+
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Renting a car in Palmer

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.70 and $50.27.

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.70 and $50.27.