Major city · United States
Teller
Visit Teller as a day trip from Nome; 1 day, 70 mi road or 30‑min flight, no overnight lodging.
Teller is a tiny Arctic Alaska community on the Bering Strait, reachable by a summer dirt road or twice‑daily flights from Nome. With no hotels, it works as a short stop for scenery and the historic highway.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- Jun–Aug
- avoid Nov–Mar (extreme cold, road closed)
- Airport
- TLA
- Nights
- 0
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Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Teller911 ▾
- Police/Fire/Ambulance911
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Teller, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetycheckTeller is remote but safe; main risks are extreme cold and limited services—carry emergency supplies and check road/flight status.
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police/fire/ambulance
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportTLA Teller Airport.
- Getting aroundFoot; the settlement is small and dirt streets are walkable.
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- TLA Teller Airport
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
Feb
Avoid
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
Mar
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Apr
not flagged
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
May
not flagged
50°C (122°F)122°F (50°C)
Jun
Best
60°C (140°F)140°F (60°C)
Jul
Best
65°C (149°F)149°F (65°C)
Aug
Best
65°C (149°F)149°F (65°C)
Sep
not flagged
55°C (131°F)131°F (55°C)
Oct
not flagged
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Nov
Avoid
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Dec
Avoid
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
Best: Jun–Aug. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (65°C (149°F)149°F (65°C)), coolest Jan (−30°C (−22°F)−22°F (−30°C) low), wettest Apr (8 rain days), driest Feb (4). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Teller: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
−30°C (−22°F)−22°F (−30°C)
5 rd
Feb
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
−28°C (−18°F)−18°F (−28°C)
4 rd
Mar
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
−20°C (−4°F)−4°F (−20°C)
6 rd
Apr
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
−10°C (14°F)14°F (−10°C)
8 rd
May
50°C (122°F)122°F (50°C)
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
7 rd
Jun
60°C (140°F)140°F (60°C)
45°C (113°F)113°F (45°C)
5 rd
Jul
65°C (149°F)149°F (65°C)
50°C (122°F)122°F (50°C)
4 rd
Aug
65°C (149°F)149°F (65°C)
48°C (118°F)118°F (48°C)
5 rd
Sep
55°C (131°F)131°F (55°C)
40°C (104°F)104°F (40°C)
6 rd
Oct
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
7 rd
Nov
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
8 rd
Dec
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
−25°C (−13°F)−13°F (−25°C)
6 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Foot; the settlement is small and dirt streets are walkable.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Nome
goDoor to door: ≈2 h
Nome‑Teller Highway, 110 km (70 mi) dirt road; ~2 h drive in summerNome‑Teller Highway, 70 mi (110 km) dirt road; ~2 h drive in summer
Consider renting a car in Nome; road may be rough.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
None (stay in Nome)
No hotels in Teller; camp or return to Nome for lodging.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $80–$120 excl. transport
- Mid
- $120–$180 excl. transport
- High
- $180+ excl. transport
Trip budget
| No lodging in Teller1 × 1 night × US$0 | US$0 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × US$80 | US$80 |
| Nome ↔ Teller flight (Bering Air)1 × US$150 · check schedule | US$150 |
| Car rental Nome‑Teller round‑trip1 × US$100 · check rates | US$100 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$33 |
| Trip total≈ US$363 per person per day, bed included | US$363 |
Stay in Nome; no hotels in Teller
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Watch out
Safety
- Road open only in summer; check conditions before driving.
- Winter temperatures can reach –40 °F; dress accordingly.
Emergency numbers
- Police/Fire/Ambulance
- 911
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Embassy
US consulate in Anchorage (check address).
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Nome ↔ Teller flight (Bering Air): about $150 round‑trip, 30 min (check schedule)
- Car rental Nome‑Teller round‑trip: ≈ $100 for 2 days, 70 mi each way (check rates)
Say or show
- Yaa — Hello (yah)
- Quyana — Thank you (koo-yah-nah)
- Ukaqaaq — Where is the airport? (oo-kah-kah)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Teller. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Jun–Aug · avoid Nov–Mar (extreme cold, road closed) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add campsite gear for overnight in Teller (check local regulations).
- Arrange flight with Bering Air for faster access.
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