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. 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$ 125
1 night at 3-star hotel
Parkersburg in August
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 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 Dollar and Avis, 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 Dollar and Avis, among others, in Pittsburgh.

Airports near Parkersburg

Airlines serving Parkersburg

Lufthansa
Good (8,104 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,531 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,077 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,424 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,455 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,976 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,250 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,614 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (936 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,899 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,736 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,602 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,857 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,269 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,415 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (416 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,394 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,306 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,587 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,012 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

The Blennerhassett Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 203+
Hampton Inn & Suites Parkersburg Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 223+
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Parkersburg
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 190+
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Parkersburg East By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 149+
Sleep Inn & Suites Parkersburg - Marietta
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 88+
The Lafayette A grand Riverboat Era Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 148+

Renting a car in Parkersburg

Expect to pay C$ 1.65 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$ 19.76 and C$ 26.35. Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Parkersburg, while also 35% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 1.65 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$ 19.76 and C$ 26.35. Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Parkersburg, while also 35% cheaper than other types, on average.