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How to get there
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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 Air France, Aeromexico and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Palmer departs from Fairbanks and takes around 1h 02m.

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 Dollar, 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 Air France, Aeromexico and Alaska Airlines. The shortest domestic flight to Palmer departs from Fairbanks and takes around 1h 02m.

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 Dollar, among others, in Anchorage.

Airports near Palmer

ANCAnchorage

Airlines serving Palmer

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,844 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,701 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,250 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,970 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,464 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,068 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,406 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,698 reviews)
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Where to stay in Palmer

Average rates range from around $354 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, 91 reviews)
$352+
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Alaska Knotty Pine B&B
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 158 reviews)
$1,625+
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The Pioneer Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 448 reviews)
$186+
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Eagle Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 447 reviews)
$150+
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Colony Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 203 reviews)
$161+
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Valley Hotel & 24/7 Open Cafe
3 stars
Good (7.5, 179 reviews)
$147+
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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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