Penrith travel guide

Penrith Tourism | Penrith Guide

You're Going to Love Penrith

With a population of 14,793, Penrith is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Penrith has to offer.

Where to Eat in Penrith

If you’re looking for affordable options, Pooley bridge inn (Finkle St) and The Cross Keys Inn (5 Carleton Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Penrith

Penrith in July
Estimated hotel price
C$ 83
1 night at 3-star hotel
Penrith in July
Estimated hotel price
C$ 83
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Penrith

Plane

Although Penrith doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Newcastle Airport (UK) (NCL), which is located 50 miles from Penrith.

Train

Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Penrith, followed by Cross Country. Located 0.3 miles from the city centre, Penrith is the busiest station in Penrith. Another popular train station is Penrith Lazonby & Kirkoswald, located 6 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Penrith is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 90 miles from Penrith. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Budget, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Penrith using National Express or FlixBus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Penrith takes 180 miles and will cost you around C$ 103. From London, the ticket costs about C$ 52 for a journey of 415 miles.

Plane

Although Penrith doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Newcastle Airport (UK) (NCL), which is located 50 miles from Penrith.

Train

Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Penrith, followed by Cross Country. Located 0.3 miles from the city centre, Penrith is the busiest station in Penrith. Another popular train station is Penrith Lazonby & Kirkoswald, located 6 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Penrith is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 90 miles from Penrith. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Budget, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Penrith using National Express or FlixBus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Penrith takes 180 miles and will cost you around C$ 103. From London, the ticket costs about C$ 52 for a journey of 415 miles.

Airlines serving Penrith

Lufthansa
Good (7,409 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,367 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,961 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,965 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,925 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,925 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,339 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,622 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,157 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,117 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,251 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (998 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,367 reviews)
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Where to stay in Penrith

From 5-star hotels such as the Roundthorn Country House & Luxury Apartments to great affordable options like the The Greyhound Hotel, Penrith offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around C$ 179 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 239 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Penrith

Most booked hotels in Penrith

Yha Helvellyn
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 55+
North Lakes Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 224+
The George Hotel - Orton
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 56+
The Ullswater Inn- The Inn Collection Group
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 177+
Shap Wells Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 191+

Renting a car in Penrith

Expect to pay C$ 2.49 per litre in Penrith (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 29.88 and C$ 39.84. The most frequently booked car type in Penrith is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Class Compact Car or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 2.49 per litre in Penrith (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 29.88 and C$ 39.84. The most frequently booked car type in Penrith is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Class Compact Car or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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