Whittier travel guide
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You're Going to Love Whittier
With a population of 85,331, Whittier is a must-see destination in California, United States. Whittier deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Whittier
If you’re looking for affordable options, Mimosas Whittier (16435 Whittier Blvd) and Original Roadhouse Grill - Whittier (15156 E Whittier Blvd.) are great picks.
When to visit Whittier
How to Get to Whittier
Plane
When flying to Whittier, you’ll arrive at Long Beach Municipal (LGB), which is located 13 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Whittier include Southwest, Air France and Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to Whittier departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 15m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Whittier. The train journey from Whittier to Fullerton takes 0h 39m and costs around $14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Anaheim, expect to pay about $16 for a 0h 47m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Whittier is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 17 miles from Whittier. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Sixt, among others, in Los Angeles.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Whittier, including LuxXpress, FlixBus and Amtrak. From Santa Barbara, the bus ride to Whittier takes 120 miles and will cost you around $33. From Bakersfield, the ticket costs about $36 for a journey of 125 miles.
Airlines serving Whittier
Where to stay in popular areas of Whittier
Most booked hotels in Whittier
Renting a car in Whittier
Renting a car in Whittier costs $50 per day, on average, or $99 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 8% more expensive than at Los Angeles.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Whittier (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. The most frequently booked car type in Whittier is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Nissan Murano or similar) are, on average, 73% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Whittier
Supplier choice
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$28/day
Premium
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$57/day