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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 Alaska Airlines. 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 Turo and Thrifty, 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 Alaska Airlines. 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 Turo and Thrifty, among others, in Anchorage.

Airports near Palmer

ANCAnchorage

Airlines serving Palmer

Lufthansa
Good (7,407 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,363 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,957 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,924 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,923 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,145 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,895 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,365 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,559 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,847 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,140 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,724 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,696 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,531 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (907 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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Alaska Knotty Pine B&B
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 168 reviews)
$220+
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The Pioneer Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 497 reviews)
$159+
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Colony Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 241 reviews)
$150+
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Eagle Hotel
2 stars
Good (7.9, 493 reviews)
$161+
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Valley Hotel & 24/7 Open Cafe
3 stars
Good (7.5, 203 reviews)
$147+
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Renting a car in Palmer

Renting a car in Palmer costs $113 per day, on average, or $340 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 7% cheaper than airport locations in Palmer.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93.

Renting a car in Palmer costs $113 per day, on average, or $340 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 7% cheaper than airport locations in Palmer.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93.

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