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
S$ 238
1 night at 3-star hotel
Whittier in May
Estimated hotel price
S$ 238
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 52 miles from Whittier. The shortest flight to Whittier from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 23h 23m.

Car

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 Budget and Alamo, among others, in Anchorage.

Plane

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 Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 23h 23m.

Car

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 Budget and Alamo, among others, in Anchorage.

Airports near Whittier

ANCAnchorage
ENAKenai
VDZValdez

Airlines serving Whittier

Lufthansa
Good (8,052 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,527 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,035 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,396 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,232 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,600 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,804 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,815 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,154 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,405 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,479 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,926 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,837 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,218 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,490 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,569 reviews)
Condor
Good (436 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,046 reviews)
Icelandair
Good (670 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Whittier

Hiring a car in Whittier

Expect to pay S$ 1.64 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 S$ 19.61 and S$ 26.15. Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Whittier, while also 24% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay S$ 1.64 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 S$ 19.61 and S$ 26.15. Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Whittier, while also 24% cheaper than other types, on average.