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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. 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
$127
1 night at 3-star hotel
Palmer in November
Estimated hotel price
$127
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 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 Turo, 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 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 Turo, among others, in Anchorage.

Airports near Palmer

ANCAnchorage

Airlines serving Palmer

KLM
Good (1,411 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,576 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,528 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,015 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,020 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,664 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,493 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,459 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,582 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,316 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,876 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,622 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,166 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,660 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,566 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (938 reviews)
Icelandair
Good (580 reviews)
Condor
Good (389 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)
$171+
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Hatcher Pass Cabins
0 stars
Excellent (8.9, 79 reviews)
$115+
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The Pioneer Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 507 reviews)
$111+
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Colony Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 243 reviews)
$150+
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Eagle Hotel
2 stars
Good (7.9, 495 reviews)
$139+
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Valley Hotel & 24/7 Open Cafe
3 stars
Good (7.4, 208 reviews)
$123+
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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.