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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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. Palmer deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Palmer

Palmer in December
Estimated hotel price
$129
1 night at 3-star hotel
Palmer in December
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 41 miles from Palmer. Airlines that fly from the United States to Palmer include Alaska Airlines, Grant Aviation and American Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Palmer departs from Fairbanks and takes around 1h 04m.

Car

Another option to get to Palmer is to pick up a car rental from Anchorage, which is about 37 miles from Palmer. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, among others, in Anchorage.

Plane

Although Palmer doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Anchorage Airport (ANC), which is located 41 miles from Palmer. Airlines that fly from the United States to Palmer include Alaska Airlines, Grant Aviation and American Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Palmer departs from Fairbanks and takes around 1h 04m.

Car

Another option to get to Palmer is to pick up a car rental from Anchorage, which is about 37 miles from Palmer. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, among others, in Anchorage.

Airports near Palmer

ANCAnchorage

Airlines serving Palmer

Lufthansa
Good (8,019 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,519 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,992 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,445 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,220 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,590 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,752 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,783 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,075 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,398 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,397 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,918 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,825 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,217 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,505 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,576 reviews)
Condor
Good (416 reviews)
Icelandair
Good (657 reviews)
Qantas Airways
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Where to stay in Palmer

Average rates range from around $203 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $221 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Palmer

Most booked hotels in Palmer

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Snowgoose Pond Bed & Breakfast
3 stars
Excellent (9.7, 64 reviews)
$163+
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The Pioneer Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 518 reviews)
$106+
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Eagle Hotel
2 stars
Good (7.9, 499 reviews)
$157+
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Valley Hotel & 24/7 Open Cafe
3 stars
Good (7.3, 209 reviews)
$147+
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Renting a car in Palmer

Renting a car in Palmer costs $82 per day, on average, or $164 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 44% cheaper than airport locations in Palmer.

Expect to pay $4.81 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 $57.69 and $76.92.

Renting a car in Palmer costs $82 per day, on average, or $164 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 44% cheaper than airport locations in Palmer.

Expect to pay $4.81 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 $57.69 and $76.92.