Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Penticton travel guide

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You're Going to Love Penticton

With a population of 37,721, Penticton is a must-see destination in British Columbia, Canada. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Penticton deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Penticton

If you’re looking for affordable options, Hillside Winery & Bistro (1350 Naramata Road) and Villa Rosa Ristorante (795 Westminster Ave W) are great picks.

When to visit Penticton

Penticton in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 109
1 night at 3-star hotel
Penticton in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 109
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Penticton in July, when the average temperature is 21 °C, and the highest can go up to 29 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -3 °C, with an average temperature of -1 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 46 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Penticton, with an average rainfall of 20 mm.

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How to Get to Penticton

Plane

When flying to Penticton, you’ll arrive at Penticton (YYF), which is located 2 km from the city centre The shortest domestic flight to Penticton departs from Vancouver and takes around 52m.

Car

Another option to get to Penticton is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 256 km from Penticton. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and NextCar, among others, in Vancouver.

Plane

When flying to Penticton, you’ll arrive at Penticton (YYF), which is located 2 km from the city centre The shortest domestic flight to Penticton departs from Vancouver and takes around 52m.

Car

Another option to get to Penticton is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 256 km from Penticton. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and NextCar, among others, in Vancouver.

Airports near Penticton

YLWKelowna
YYFPenticton
YKAKamloops

Airlines serving Penticton

Lufthansa
Good (7,073 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,342 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,946 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,593 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,451 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,730 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,571 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,332 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,034 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,278 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,294 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (865 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,073 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,471 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,434 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (864 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,774 reviews)
Air China
Good (92 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,699 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (860 reviews)
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Where to stay in Penticton

Average rates range from around C$ 198 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 385 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Riverside Motel and Bowmont Motel. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Penticton, with prices from C$ 36 to C$ 239 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Penticton are about 393% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Penticton

Most booked hotels in Penticton

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Wesbert Winery & Guest Suites
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 205+
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Balcomo, a Ramada by Wyndham
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 179+
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Penticton
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 147+
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Naramata Courtyard Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 215+
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St Andrews By The Lake Golf Resort
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 152+
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Naramata Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 318+
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Renting a car in Penticton

Renting a car in Penticton costs C$ 78 per day, on average, or C$ 156 if you want to rent it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 37% cheaper than airport locations in Penticton.

Expect to pay C$ 1.63 per litre in Penticton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 19.45 and C$ 25.93. The most frequently booked car type in Penticton is Standard (Toyota 4Runner or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium rental cars (RAM Pickup or similar) are, on average, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Penticton costs C$ 78 per day, on average, or C$ 156 if you want to rent it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 37% cheaper than airport locations in Penticton.

Expect to pay C$ 1.63 per litre in Penticton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 19.45 and C$ 25.93. The most frequently booked car type in Penticton is Standard (Toyota 4Runner or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium rental cars (RAM Pickup or similar) are, on average, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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