Introduction
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 August
Estimated hotel price
C$ 123
1 night at 3-star hotel
Parkersburg in August
Estimated hotel price
C$ 123
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 Avis and Budget, 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 Avis and Budget, among others, in Pittsburgh.

Airports near Parkersburg

HTSHuntington Tri State
CRWCharleston Yeager
CMHColumbus

Airlines serving Parkersburg

Lufthansa
Good (8,038 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,526 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,028 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,396 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,411 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,964 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,224 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,596 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,780 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (923 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,576 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,809 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,129 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,402 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (411 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,357 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,272 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,469 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,982 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

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The Blennerhassett Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 193+
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TownePlace Suites by Marriott Parkersburg
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 186+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Parkersburg East By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 146+
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Sleep Inn & Suites Parkersburg - Marietta
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 93+
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The Lafayette A grand Riverboat Era Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 146+
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Comfort Suites Marietta-Parkersburg
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 103+
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Renting a car in Parkersburg

Expect to pay C$ 1.77 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$ 21.21 and C$ 28.27. The most frequently booked car type in Parkersburg is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Forte or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.77 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$ 21.21 and C$ 28.27. The most frequently booked car type in Parkersburg is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Forte or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.