Penrith travel guide

Penrith Tourism | Penrith Guide

You're Going to Love Penrith

With a population of 14.793, Penrith is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Penrith to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Penrith

If you’re looking for affordable options, Pooley bridge inn (Finkle St) and The Cross Keys Inn (5 Carleton Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Penrith

Penrith in November
Estimated hotel price
$132
1 night at 3-star hotel
Penrith in November
Estimated hotel price
$132
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Penrith

Plane

Although Penrith doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Newcastle Airport (UK) (NCL), which is located 80 km from Penrith.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Penrith, followed by Avanti West Coast. Located 0.4 km from the city centre, Penrith is the busiest station in Penrith. Another popular train station is Penrith Lazonby & Kirkoswald, located 10 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Penrith is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 146 km from Penrith. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Penrith using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Penrith takes 668 km and will cost you around $55. From Aberdeen, the ticket costs about $56 for a journey of 1054 km.

Plane

Although Penrith doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Newcastle Airport (UK) (NCL), which is located 80 km from Penrith.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Penrith, followed by Avanti West Coast. Located 0.4 km from the city centre, Penrith is the busiest station in Penrith. Another popular train station is Penrith Lazonby & Kirkoswald, located 10 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Penrith is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 146 km from Penrith. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Penrith using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Penrith takes 668 km and will cost you around $55. From Aberdeen, the ticket costs about $56 for a journey of 1054 km.

Airports near Penrith

Airlines serving Penrith

Lufthansa
Good (4,690 reviews)
KLM
Good (837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (956 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,651 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,234 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,569 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (486 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,602 reviews)
Air France
Good (985 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,104 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,416 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,994 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (6,024 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (855 reviews)
LOT
Good (678 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (802 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (933 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,173 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (840 reviews)
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Where to stay in Penrith

From 5-star hotels such as the Roundthorn Country House & Luxury Apartments to great affordable options like the The Greyhound Hotel, Penrith offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $211 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $250 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Penrith

Most booked hotels in Penrith

Yha Helvellyn
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$32+
The Crown Inn Pooley Bridge
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$240+
The George Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$157+
North Lakes Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$214+
Shap Wells Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
$191+
Yha Patterdale
2 stars
Poor (0, Poor reviews)
$58+

Hiring a car in Penrith

Expect to pay $2.85 per litre in Penrith (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $34.18 and $45.57. The most frequently booked car type in Penrith is Standard (Volkswagen Tiguan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Kia Picanto or similar) is, on average, 49% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.85 per litre in Penrith (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $34.18 and $45.57. The most frequently booked car type in Penrith is Standard (Volkswagen Tiguan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Kia Picanto or similar) is, on average, 49% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.