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. Parkersburg deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Parkersburg

Parkersburg in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 125
1 night at 3-star hotel
Parkersburg in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 125
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 Hertz and Thrifty, 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 Hertz and Thrifty, among others, in Pittsburgh.

Airports near Parkersburg

HTSHuntington Tri State
CRWCharleston Yeager
CMHColumbus

Airlines serving Parkersburg

Lufthansa
Good (8,297 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,595 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,275 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,114 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,461 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,242 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (984 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,692 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,653 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,712 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,686 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,031 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,451 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,417 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (438 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,833 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,534 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,388 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,042 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, WV.

Where to stay in popular areas of Parkersburg

Most booked hotels in Parkersburg

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The Blennerhassett Giovanni Htl Trademar
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 145+
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Hampton Inn Marietta
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 155+
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TownePlace Suites by Marriott Parkersburg
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 187+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Parkersburg East By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 162+
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Sleep Inn & Suites Parkersburg - Marietta
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 99+
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The Lafayette A grand Riverboat Era Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 151+
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Renting a car in Parkersburg

Expect to pay C$ 1.71 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$ 20.48 and C$ 27.31. The most frequently booked car type in Parkersburg is Economy (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Mazda Mazda3 or similar) are, on average, 26% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.71 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$ 20.48 and C$ 27.31. The most frequently booked car type in Parkersburg is Economy (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Mazda Mazda3 or similar) are, on average, 26% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.