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

Whittier travel guide

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With a population of 220, Whittier is a must-see destination in Alaska, United States.

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When to visit Whittier

Whittier in May
Estimated hotel price
£137
1 night at 3-star hotel
Whittier in May
Estimated hotel price
£137
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 the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 18h 24m.

Car

Another option to get to Whittier is to pick up a car hire from Anchorage, which is about 82 km from Whittier. You’ll find branches of Avis and Turo, 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 the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 18h 24m.

Car

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

Airports near Whittier

ANCAnchorage
ENAKenai
VDZValdez

Airlines serving Whittier

Lufthansa
Good (8,225 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,571 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,202 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,560 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,248 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,645 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,169 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,978 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,580 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,429 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,875 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,988 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,464 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,911 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,221 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,551 reviews)
GOL
Good (1,288 reviews)
Condor
Good (576 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,089 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Whittier

Hiring a car in Whittier

Expect to pay £0.87 per litre in Whittier (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £10.39 and £13.85.

Expect to pay £0.87 per litre in Whittier (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £10.39 and £13.85.