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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 March
Estimated hotel price
$134
1 night at 3-star hotel
Palmer in March
Estimated hotel price
$134
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 American Airlines, Air France and Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to Palmer departs from Fairbanks and takes around 59m.

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 Avis and NextCar, 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 American Airlines, Air France and Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to Palmer departs from Fairbanks and takes around 59m.

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 Avis and NextCar, among others, in Anchorage.

Airports near Palmer

ANCAnchorage

Airlines serving Palmer

KLM
Good (1,406 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,532 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,995 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,481 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,001 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,996 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,481 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,658 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,370 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,543 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,199 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,333 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,871 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,593 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,153 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,678 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,560 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (924 reviews)
Icelandair
Good (562 reviews)
Condor
Good (381 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Palmer

Most booked hotels in Palmer

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Colony Suites
4 stars
Excellent (9.7, 92 reviews)
$179+
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Hatcher Pass Cabins
0 stars
Excellent (8.9, 79 reviews)
$125+
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The Pioneer Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 505 reviews)
$109+
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Colony Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 243 reviews)
$149+
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Eagle Hotel
2 stars
Good (7.9, 495 reviews)
$150+
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Valley Hotel & 24/7 Open Cafe
3 stars
Good (7.5, 207 reviews)
$128+
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Renting a car in Palmer

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51.

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