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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 December
Estimated hotel price
$81
1 night at 3-star hotel
Palmer in December
Estimated hotel price
$81
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 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 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 Avis and NextCar, among others, in Anchorage.

Airports near Palmer

ANCAnchorage

Airlines serving Palmer

KLM
Good (1,423 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,597 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,011 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,544 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,035 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,057 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,500 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,484 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,590 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,375 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,889 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,631 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,174 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,656 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,568 reviews)
EVA Air
Excellent (1,287 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (946 reviews)
Icelandair
Good (582 reviews)
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Where to stay in Palmer

Average rates range from around $181 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $180 and up for a 5-star experience.

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)
$139+
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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)
$113+
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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)
$128+
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Renting a car in Palmer

Renting a car in Palmer costs $50 per day, on average, or $149 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 35% cheaper than airport locations 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.

Renting a car in Palmer costs $50 per day, on average, or $149 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 35% cheaper than airport locations 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.