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What to do
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. 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 67 km from Palmer. Airlines that fly from the United States to Palmer include Alaska Airlines, Grant Aviation and Qatar Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Palmer departs from Fairbanks and takes around 1h 03m.

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 Dollar, 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 Alaska Airlines, Grant Aviation and Qatar Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Palmer departs from Fairbanks and takes around 1h 03m.

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 Dollar, among others, in Anchorage.

Airports near Palmer

ANCAnchorage

Airlines serving Palmer

Lufthansa
Good (8,081 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,530 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,055 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,420 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,238 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,610 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,865 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,840 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,413 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,549 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,939 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,490 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,841 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,218 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,567 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,234 reviews)
Condor
Good (457 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,047 reviews)
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Where to stay in Palmer

Average rates range from around $197 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $274 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)
$150+
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Colony Suites
0 stars
Excellent (9.3, 96 reviews)
$297+
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Fishhook Sunrise B&B
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 128 reviews)
$211+
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The Pioneer Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 519 reviews)
$121+
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Eagle Hotel
2 stars
Good (7.8, 502 reviews)
$177+
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Renting a car in Palmer

Renting a car in Palmer costs $96 per day, on average, or $288 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 76% cheaper than airport locations in Palmer.

Expect to pay $4.47 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 $53.60 and $71.47.

Renting a car in Palmer costs $96 per day, on average, or $288 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 76% cheaper than airport locations in Palmer.

Expect to pay $4.47 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 $53.60 and $71.47.