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

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 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 37 miles from Palmer. You’ll find branches of Turo and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, 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 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 37 miles from Palmer. You’ll find branches of Turo and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Anchorage.

Airports near Palmer

ANCAnchorage

Airlines serving Palmer

KLM
Good (1,443 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,749 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,702 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,118 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,098 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,205 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,526 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,660 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,669 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,356 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,795 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,188 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,691 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,912 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,587 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,560 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (978 reviews)
Icelandair
Good (603 reviews)
Condor
Good (399 reviews)
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Where to stay in Palmer

Average rates range from around $176 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $158 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 (9.8, 64 reviews)
$179+
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Alaska Knotty Pine B&B
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 169 reviews)
$221+
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Hatcher Pass Cabins
0 stars
Excellent (8.9, 80 reviews)
$115+
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The Pioneer Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 511 reviews)
$96+
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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.