Whittier travel guide

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You're Going to Love Whittier

With a population of 85.331, Whittier is a must-see destination in California, United States. Whittier deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Whittier

If you’re looking for affordable options, Mimosas Whittier (16435 Whittier Blvd) and Original Roadhouse Grill - Whittier (15156 E Whittier Blvd.) are great picks.

When to visit Whittier

Whittier in April
Estimated hotel price
$115
1 night at 3-star hotel
Whittier in April
Estimated hotel price
$115
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Whittier

Plane

When flying to Whittier, you’ll arrive at Long Beach Municipal (LGB), which is located 13 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Whittier include Southwest, Hawaiian Airlines and Air France. The shortest domestic flight to Whittier departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 16m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Whittier. The train journey from Whittier to Fullerton takes 0h 39m and costs around $14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Anaheim, expect to pay about $16 for a 0h 44m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Whittier is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 17 miles from Whittier. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Whittier, including Bus, Amtrak and FlixBus. From Bakersfield, the bus ride to Whittier takes 125 miles and will cost you around $32. From Paradise, the ticket costs about $70 for a journey of 240 miles.

Plane

When flying to Whittier, you’ll arrive at Long Beach Municipal (LGB), which is located 13 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Whittier include Southwest, Hawaiian Airlines and Air France. The shortest domestic flight to Whittier departs from Las Vegas and takes around 1h 16m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Whittier. The train journey from Whittier to Fullerton takes 0h 39m and costs around $14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Anaheim, expect to pay about $16 for a 0h 44m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Whittier is to pick up a car rental from Los Angeles, which is about 17 miles from Whittier. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in Los Angeles.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Whittier, including Bus, Amtrak and FlixBus. From Bakersfield, the bus ride to Whittier takes 125 miles and will cost you around $32. From Paradise, the ticket costs about $70 for a journey of 240 miles.

Airlines serving Whittier

Lufthansa
Good (4,672 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (930 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,503 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,606 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,563 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,940 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,131 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,809 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Whittier

Most booked hotels in Whittier

Hyatt Regency Long Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1763 reviews)
$257+
Friendly Hills Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 384 reviews)
$109+
DoubleTree by Hilton Whittier Los Angeles
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 763 reviews)
$150+
The Westin Long Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1253 reviews)
$233+
The Queen Mary
3 stars
Excellent (8, 720 reviews)
$217+
Hyatt Centric The Pike Long Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 36 reviews)
$251+

Renting a car in Whittier

Renting a car in Whittier costs $46 per day, on average, or $92 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 2% cheaper than airport locations in Whittier.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Whittier (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Whittier is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Volkswagen Passat or similar) are, on average, 82% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Whittier costs $46 per day, on average, or $92 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 2% cheaper than airport locations in Whittier.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Whittier (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Whittier is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Volkswagen Passat or similar) are, on average, 82% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.