Palmer travel guide

Palmer Tourism | Palmer Guide

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 November
Estimated hotel price
$123
1 night at 3-star hotel
Palmer in November
Estimated hotel price
$123
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 Canada, Alaska Airlines and Qatar Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Palmer departs from Fairbanks and takes around 58m.

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 Budget, 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 Canada, Alaska Airlines and Qatar Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Palmer departs from Fairbanks and takes around 58m.

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 Budget, among others, in Anchorage.

Airports near Palmer

Airlines serving Palmer

Lufthansa
Good (4,664 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (942 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,540 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,615 reviews)
Air France
Good (983 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,584 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,962 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,467 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,861 reviews)
Finnair
Good (871 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,652 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (773 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (963 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (811 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (988 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (778 reviews)
Icelandair
Good (276 reviews)
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Where to stay in Palmer

Average rates range from around $226 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $199 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Palmer

Most booked hotels in Palmer

Alaska Knotty Pine B&B
3 stars
Excellent (9, 100 reviews)
$175+
The Pioneer Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 301 reviews)
$149+
Eagle Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8, 251 reviews)
$139+
Valley Hotel & 24/7 Open Cafe
3 stars
Good (7.6, 204 reviews)
$139+

Renting a car in Palmer

Renting a car in Palmer costs $82 per day, on average, or $164 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 52% cheaper than airport locations in Palmer.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99.

Renting a car in Palmer costs $82 per day, on average, or $164 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 52% cheaper than airport locations in Palmer.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99.