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.
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.
Although Whittier doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Anchorage Airport (ANC), which is located 52 miles from Whittier. The shortest flight to Whittier from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 13h 40m.
Another option to get to Whittier is to pick up a car hire from Anchorage, which is about 51 miles from Whittier. You’ll find branches of Avis and Turo, among others, in Anchorage.
Expect to pay £0.83 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 £9.95 and £13.27. The most frequently booked car type in Whittier is Premium (Chevrolet Impala or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Honda Fit or similar) is, on average, 49% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.