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Where to stay
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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. Palmer deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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, Hawaiian Airlines and Grant Aviation. 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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car, 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, Hawaiian Airlines and Grant Aviation. 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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Anchorage.

Airports near Palmer

ANCAnchorage

Airlines serving Palmer

KLM
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Lufthansa
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British Airways
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Delta
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Iberia
Good (3,147 reviews)
Air France
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United Airlines
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Scandinavian Airlines
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Qatar Airways
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Air Canada
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Finnair
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Alaska Airlines
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LATAM Airlines
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Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,748 reviews)
Korean Air
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Aeromexico
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Copa Airlines
Good (1,575 reviews)
Qantas Airways
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Icelandair
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Condor
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Where to stay in Palmer

Average rates range from around $175 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $151 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Palmer

Most booked hotels in Palmer

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Alaska Knotty Pine B&B
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 169 reviews)
$255+
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Fishhook Sunrise B&B
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 127 reviews)
$131+
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Colony Suites
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 95 reviews)
$145+
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Hatcher Pass Cabins
0 stars
Excellent (9, 80 reviews)
$115+
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The Pioneer Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 511 reviews)
$105+
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Renting a car in Palmer

Renting a car in Palmer costs $81 per day, on average, or $162 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 21% cheaper than airport locations in Palmer.

Expect to pay $4.09 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 $49.06 and $65.41. Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Palmer, while also 24% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Palmer costs $81 per day, on average, or $162 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 21% cheaper than airport locations in Palmer.

Expect to pay $4.09 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 $49.06 and $65.41. Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Palmer, while also 24% cheaper than other types, on average.