With a population of 14,793, Penrith is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Penrith deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Pooley bridge inn (Finkle St) and The Cross Keys Inn (5 Carleton Rd) are great picks.
Although Penrith doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Newcastle Airport (UK) (NCL), which is located 80 km from Penrith.
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Penrith, followed by Avanti West Coast. Located 0.4 km from the city centre, Penrith is the busiest station in Penrith. Another popular train station is Penrith Lazonby & Kirkoswald, located 10 km from the centre.
Another option to get to Penrith is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 146 km from Penrith. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Edinburgh.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Penrith, including National Express, FlixBus and BlaBlaBus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Penrith takes 314 km and will cost you around C$ 53. From London, the ticket costs about C$ 117 for a journey of 620 km.
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$ 212 and up for a 5-star experience.
Expect to pay C$ 2.54 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$ 30.48 and C$ 40.64. The most frequently booked car type in Penrith is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.