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

Parkersburg travel guide

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You're Going to Love Parkersburg

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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Parkersburg has to offer.

When to visit Parkersburg

Parkersburg in May
Estimated hotel price
C$ 126
1 night at 3-star hotel
Parkersburg in May
Estimated hotel price
C$ 126
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 187 km from Parkersburg. You’ll find branches of Turo and Sixt, among others, in Pittsburgh.

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 187 km from Parkersburg. You’ll find branches of Turo and Sixt, among others, in Pittsburgh.

Airports near Parkersburg

Airlines serving Parkersburg

Lufthansa
Good (8,144 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,541 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,124 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,449 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,010 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,480 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,258 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,626 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (947 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,006 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,744 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,629 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,885 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,351 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,420 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (421 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,415 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,338 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,010 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,671 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, WV.

Where to stay in popular areas of Parkersburg

Most booked hotels in Parkersburg

The Blennerhassett Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 185+
Hampton Inn & Suites Parkersburg Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 220+
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Parkersburg
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 199+
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Parkersburg East By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 144+
Lafayette Hotel Marietta
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 137+
Sleep Inn & Suites Parkersburg - Marietta
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 95+

Renting a car in Parkersburg

Expect to pay C$ 1.53 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$ 18.34 and C$ 24.45. Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Parkersburg, while also 37% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 1.53 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$ 18.34 and C$ 24.45. Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Parkersburg, while also 37% cheaper than other types, on average.