Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Whittier travel guide

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You're Going to Love Whittier

With a population of 220, Whittier is a must-see destination in Alaska, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Whittier deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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When to visit Whittier

Whittier in May
Estimated hotel price
C$ 184
1 night at 3-star hotel
Whittier in May
Estimated hotel price
C$ 184
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Whittier in August, when the average temperature is 13 °C, and the highest can go up to 16 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is May, when it can get as cold as -18 °C, with an average temperature of -18 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 596 mm. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Whittier, with an average rainfall of 250 mm.

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How to Get to Whittier

Plane

Although Whittier doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Anchorage Airport (ANC), which is located 84 km from Whittier. The shortest flight to Whittier from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 3h 22m.

Car

Another option to get to Whittier is to pick up a car rental from Anchorage, which is about 82 km from Whittier. You’ll find branches of Avis and Budget, among others, in Anchorage.

Plane

Although Whittier doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Anchorage Airport (ANC), which is located 84 km from Whittier. The shortest flight to Whittier from Canada departs from Vancouver and takes around 3h 22m.

Car

Another option to get to Whittier is to pick up a car rental from Anchorage, which is about 82 km from Whittier. You’ll find branches of Avis and Budget, among others, in Anchorage.

Airports near Whittier

ANCAnchorage
ENAKenai
VDZValdez

Airlines serving Whittier

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,844 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,933 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,701 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,251 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,972 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,464 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,069 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,767 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,407 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,698 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Whittier

Renting a car in Whittier

Expect to pay C$ 1.25 per litre in Whittier (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 14.93 and C$ 19.90. The most frequently booked car type in Whittier is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Mini Clubman or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.25 per litre in Whittier (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 14.93 and C$ 19.90. The most frequently booked car type in Whittier is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Mini Clubman or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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