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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Parkersburg travel guide

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With a population of 31,492, Parkersburg is a must-see destination in West Virginia, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Parkersburg to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Parkersburg

Parkersburg in August
Estimated hotel price
C$ 122
1 night at 3-star hotel
Parkersburg in August
Estimated hotel price
C$ 122
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Parkersburg in July, when the average temperature is 25 °C, and the highest can go up to 31 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -5 °C, with an average temperature of 0 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 125 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Parkersburg, with an average rainfall of 69 mm.

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How to Get to Parkersburg

Plane

When flying to Parkersburg, you’ll arrive at Parkersburg Wood County (PKB), which is located 8 miles from the city centre

Car

Another option to get to Parkersburg is to pick up a car rental from Pittsburgh, which is about 116 miles from Parkersburg. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, among others, in Pittsburgh.

Plane

When flying to Parkersburg, you’ll arrive at Parkersburg Wood County (PKB), which is located 8 miles from the city centre

Car

Another option to get to Parkersburg is to pick up a car rental from Pittsburgh, which is about 116 miles from Parkersburg. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, among others, in Pittsburgh.

Airports near Parkersburg

HTSHuntington Tri State
CRWCharleston Yeager
CMHColumbus

Airlines serving Parkersburg

Lufthansa
Good (8,031 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,524 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,010 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,416 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,398 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,964 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,222 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,596 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,766 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (922 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,575 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,802 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,105 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,401 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (408 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,351 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,262 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,435 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,985 reviews)
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Where to stay in Parkersburg

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Sleep Inn & Suites Parkersburg - Marietta and Motel 6 Parkersburg.

Where to stay in popular areas of Parkersburg

Most booked hotels in Parkersburg

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The Blennerhassett Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 192+
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TownePlace Suites by Marriott Parkersburg
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 190+
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Marietta
2 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 149+
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Sleep Inn & Suites Parkersburg - Marietta
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 87+
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Lafayette Hotel Marietta
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 145+
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Comfort Suites Marietta-Parkersburg
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 101+
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Renting a car in Parkersburg

Expect to pay C$ 1.76 per litre in Parkersburg (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 21.03 and C$ 28.04. The most frequently booked car type in Parkersburg is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Forte or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.76 per litre in Parkersburg (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 21.03 and C$ 28.04. The most frequently booked car type in Parkersburg is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Forte or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.