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 January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 111
1 night at 3-star hotel
Parkersburg in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 111
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 14 km 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 Hertz and Dollar, among others, in Pittsburgh.

Bus

Parkersburg’s bus station is located 6 km from the downtown.

Plane

When flying to Parkersburg, you’ll arrive at Parkersburg Wood County (PKB), which is located 14 km 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 Hertz and Dollar, among others, in Pittsburgh.

Bus

Parkersburg’s bus station is located 6 km from the downtown.

Airports near Parkersburg

Airlines serving Parkersburg

Lufthansa
Good (4,635 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,470 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,603 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,299 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,553 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,937 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,123 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,483 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,753 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (876 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (834 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,164 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (397 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,537 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (710 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (494 reviews)
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Where to stay in Parkersburg

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

Where to stay in popular areas of Parkersburg

Most booked hotels in Parkersburg

Hampton Inn & Suites Parkersburg Downtown
2 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 233+
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Parkersburg
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 184+
Hampton Inn Marietta
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 167+
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Marietta
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 81+
Comfort Suites Marietta-Parkersburg
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 89+
The Lafayette A grand Riverboat Era Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 160+

Renting a car in Parkersburg

Expect to pay C$ 1.44 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$ 17.18 and C$ 22.91. The most frequently booked car type in Parkersburg is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.44 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$ 17.18 and C$ 22.91. The most frequently booked car type in Parkersburg is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.