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 August
Estimated hotel price
$240
1 night at 3-star hotel
Whittier in August
Estimated hotel price
$240
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 28h 44m.

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 28h 44m.

Airports near Whittier

ANCAnchorage
ENAKenai
VDZValdez

Airlines serving Whittier

Lufthansa
Good (7,156 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,364 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,031 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,965 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,632 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,778 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,467 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,810 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (804 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,591 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,569 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,393 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,246 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,292 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,310 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,494 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,507 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,090 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,787 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,714 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Whittier

Hiring a car in Whittier

Expect to pay $1.53 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 $18.31 and $24.41. The most frequently booked car type in Whittier is Standard (Toyota 4Runner or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Mini Clubman or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.53 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 $18.31 and $24.41. The most frequently booked car type in Whittier is Standard (Toyota 4Runner or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Mini Clubman or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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