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$ 240
1 night at 3-star hotel
Whittier in May
Estimated hotel price
S$ 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 52 miles from Whittier. The shortest flight to Whittier from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 29h 54m.

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 Avis and Budget, 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 29h 54m.

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 Avis and Budget, among others, in Anchorage.

Airports near Whittier

ANCAnchorage
ENAKenai
VDZValdez

Airlines serving Whittier

Lufthansa
Good (7,975 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,511 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,946 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,461 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,212 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,586 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,684 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,770 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,003 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,332 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,918 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,809 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,217 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,518 reviews)
Copa Airlines
Good (1,582 reviews)
Condor
Good (409 reviews)
Icelandair
Good (650 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (1,033 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Whittier

Hiring a car in Whittier

Expect to pay S$ 1.50 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$ 17.92 and S$ 23.89. 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 Intermediate car hire (Class Intermediate SUV or similar) is, on average, 26% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay S$ 1.50 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$ 17.92 and S$ 23.89. 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 Intermediate car hire (Class Intermediate SUV or similar) is, on average, 26% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.