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.
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.
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.
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.
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.