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 June
Estimated hotel price
$121
1 night at 3-star hotel
Palmer in June
Estimated hotel price
$121
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 Alaska Airlines, Condor and Qantas Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Palmer departs from Fairbanks and takes around 1h 01m.

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 Alaska Airlines, Condor and Qantas Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Palmer departs from Fairbanks and takes around 1h 01m.

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 (4,679 reviews)
KLM
Good (843 reviews)
SWISS
Good (948 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,616 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,583 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (977 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,436 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,977 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,988 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (930 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,753 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (773 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (960 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (811 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (958 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
Icelandair
Good (278 reviews)
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Where to stay in Palmer

Average rates range from around $239 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $200 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, 99 reviews)
$175+
The Pioneer Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 304 reviews)
$158+
Eagle Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8, 251 reviews)
$150+
Valley Hotel & 24/7 Open Cafe
3 stars
Good (7.6, 204 reviews)
$139+

Renting a car in Palmer

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38.

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38.