Penrith travel guide

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You're Going to Love Penrith

With a population of 14,793, Penrith is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Penrith to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Penrith

Penrith in October
Estimated hotel price
$189
1 night at 3-star hotel
Penrith in October
Estimated hotel price
$189
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 50 miles from Penrith.

Train

Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Penrith, followed by Northern Rail. Located 0.3 miles from the city centre, Penrith is the busiest station in Penrith. Another popular train station is Penrith Lazonby & Kirkoswald, located 6 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Penrith is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 90 miles from Penrith. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Penrith using National Express or FlixBus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Penrith takes 190 miles and will cost you around $79. From London, the ticket costs about $94 for a journey of 415 miles.

Plane

Although Penrith doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Newcastle Airport (UK) (NCL), which is located 50 miles from Penrith.

Train

Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Penrith, followed by Northern Rail. Located 0.3 miles from the city centre, Penrith is the busiest station in Penrith. Another popular train station is Penrith Lazonby & Kirkoswald, located 6 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Penrith is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 90 miles from Penrith. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Penrith using National Express or FlixBus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Penrith takes 190 miles and will cost you around $79. From London, the ticket costs about $94 for a journey of 415 miles.

Airports near Penrith

Airlines serving Penrith

Lufthansa
Good (7,170 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,346 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,838 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,788 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,640 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,905 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,506 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,194 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,665 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,861 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,538 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (810 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,198 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,304 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (369 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,335 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (874 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,234 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,177 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,302 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 $177 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $247 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Penrith

Most booked hotels in Penrith

Norcroft Guest House
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
$164+
Haweswater Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$261+
The Crown Inn Pooley Bridge
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$144+
Yha Helvellyn
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$29+
The George Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$140+
North Lakes Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$219+

Hiring a car in Penrith

Expect to pay $2.69 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 $32.28 and $43.04. The most frequently booked car type in Penrith is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Kia Picanto or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.69 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 $32.28 and $43.04. The most frequently booked car type in Penrith is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Kia Picanto or similar) is, on average, 70% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.