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 one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Whittier deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Whittier

Whittier in November
Estimated hotel price
$173
1 night at 3-star hotel
Whittier in November
Estimated hotel price
$173
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 29h 31m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Whittier.

Airports near Whittier

Airlines serving Whittier

Lufthansa
Good (2,981 reviews)
KLM
Good (511 reviews)
British Airways
Good (2,142 reviews)
SWISS
Good (646 reviews)
Delta
Good (3,681 reviews)
Air France
Good (638 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (3,637 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,194 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (1,704 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (322 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (2,666 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (589 reviews)
Finnair
Good (865 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (3,460 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (448 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (656 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (804 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (920 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (629 reviews)
Condor
Good (113 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Whittier

Hiring a car in Whittier

Expect to pay $1.67 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 $19.95 and $26.60. Full-size (Chevrolet Malibu or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Whittier, while also 3% cheaper than other types, on average.