Whittier travel guide

Whittier Tourism | Whittier Guide

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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Whittier to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Whittier

Whittier in April
Estimated hotel price
$231
1 night at 3-star hotel
Whittier in April
Estimated hotel price
$231
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 New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 39h 58m.

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 New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 39h 58m.

Airports near Whittier

Airlines serving Whittier

Lufthansa
Good (7,356 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,417 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,799 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,717 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (9,630 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (933 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,673 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,622 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,082 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (4,160 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (7,354 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,332 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,367 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,365 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,092 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,447 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (2,182 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (2,241 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (2,260 reviews)
Icelandair
Good (924 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Whittier

Hiring a car in Whittier

Expect to pay $1.72 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 $20.53 and $27.37. Compact (Mini Clubman or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Whittier, while also 76% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $1.72 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 $20.53 and $27.37. Compact (Mini Clubman or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Whittier, while also 76% cheaper than other types, on average.