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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Palmer has to offer.

When to visit Palmer

Palmer in April
Estimated hotel price
$139
1 night at 3-star hotel
Palmer in April
Estimated hotel price
$139
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 Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to Palmer departs from Seattle and takes around 3h 40m.

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 Avis and Alaska Auto Rental, 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 Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to Palmer departs from Seattle and takes around 3h 40m.

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 Avis and Alaska Auto Rental, among others, in Anchorage.

Airports near Palmer

Airlines serving Palmer

Lufthansa
Good (7,180 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,351 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,843 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,644 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,835 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,670 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (831 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,900 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,236 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,097 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,318 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,423 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,338 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,300 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,037 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,450 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,980 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (2,032 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,885 reviews)
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Where to stay in Palmer

Average rates range from around $227 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

Alaska Knotty Pine B&B
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 100 reviews)
$172+
The Pioneer Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 331 reviews)
$149+
Eagle Hotel
2 stars
Good (7.9, 347 reviews)
$139+
Valley Hotel & 24/7 Open Cafe
3 stars
Good (7.6, 230 reviews)
$123+

Renting a car in Palmer

Expect to pay $3.71 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 $44.52 and $59.36.

Expect to pay $3.71 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 $44.52 and $59.36.