Penneshaw travel guide

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You're Going to Love Penneshaw

With a population of 264, Penneshaw is a must-see destination in South Australia, Australia. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Penneshaw to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Penneshaw

Penneshaw in June
Estimated hotel price
$147
1 night at 3-star hotel
Penneshaw in June
Estimated hotel price
$147
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Penneshaw in February, when the average temperature is 19 °C, and the highest can go up to 21 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 9 °C, with an average temperature of 11 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 83 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Penneshaw, with an average rainfall of 17 mm.

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How to Get to Penneshaw

Plane

Although Penneshaw doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Kingscote (KGC), which is located 37 km from Penneshaw. The shortest domestic flight to Penneshaw departs from Adelaide and takes around 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Penneshaw is to pick up a car hire from Adelaide, which is about 106 km from Penneshaw. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Simba Car Hire, among others, in Adelaide.

Plane

Although Penneshaw doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Kingscote (KGC), which is located 37 km from Penneshaw. The shortest domestic flight to Penneshaw departs from Adelaide and takes around 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Penneshaw is to pick up a car hire from Adelaide, which is about 106 km from Penneshaw. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Simba Car Hire, among others, in Adelaide.

Airports near Penneshaw

Airlines serving Penneshaw

Lufthansa
Good (4,702 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,590 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,267 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,963 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,435 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,947 reviews)
Finnair
Good (862 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (821 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,726 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (405 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (518 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,586 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (186 reviews)
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Where to stay in Penneshaw

Average rates range from around $265 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $440 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Penneshaw

Most booked hotels in Penneshaw

The Fig Tree B&B
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$88+
Kangaroo Island Seafront
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$170+

Hiring a car in Penneshaw

Hiring a car in Penneshaw costs $155 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 17% more expensive than at Kingscote.

Expect to pay $1.77 per litre in Penneshaw (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $21.17 and $28.23. The most frequently booked car type in Penneshaw is Mini (Kia Carnival or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is, on average, 43% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Penneshaw costs $155 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 17% more expensive than at Kingscote.

Expect to pay $1.77 per litre in Penneshaw (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $21.17 and $28.23. The most frequently booked car type in Penneshaw is Mini (Kia Carnival or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is, on average, 43% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.