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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 January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 117
1 night at 3-star hotel
Parkersburg in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 117
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 Cincinnati, which is about 255 km from Parkersburg. You’ll find branches of Budget and Avis, among others, in Cincinnati.

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 Cincinnati, which is about 255 km from Parkersburg. You’ll find branches of Budget and Avis, among others, in Cincinnati.

Bus

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

Airports near Parkersburg

HTSHuntington Tri State
CRWCharleston Yeager
CMHColumbus

Airlines serving Parkersburg

KLM
Good (1,411 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,576 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,006 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,529 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,047 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,014 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,020 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,664 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,414 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,492 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,457 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (873 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,580 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,060 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,311 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (894 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (369 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,064 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
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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$ 220+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Parkersburg East By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 135+
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Comfort Suites Marietta-Parkersburg
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 100+
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Sleep Inn & Suites Parkersburg-Marietta
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 93+
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Lafayette Hotel Marietta
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 149+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Marietta
2 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
C$ 59+
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Renting a car in Parkersburg

Expect to pay C$ 1.27 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$ 15.16 and C$ 20.21. Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Parkersburg, while also 43% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 1.27 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$ 15.16 and C$ 20.21. Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Parkersburg, while also 43% cheaper than other types, on average.