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 Kin & Folk Restaurant (557 Main St) are great picks.

When to visit Penticton

Penticton in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 113
1 night at 3-star hotel
Penticton in November
Estimated hotel price
C$ 113
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 Airlines that fly from Canada to Penticton include Pacific Coastal, WestJet and KLM. The shortest domestic flight to Penticton departs from Vancouver and takes around 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Penticton is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 257 km from Penticton. You’ll find branches of Turo and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Vancouver.

Plane

When flying to Penticton, you’ll arrive at Penticton (YYF), which is located 2 km from the city centre Airlines that fly from Canada to Penticton include Pacific Coastal, WestJet and KLM. The shortest domestic flight to Penticton departs from Vancouver and takes around 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Penticton is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 257 km from Penticton. You’ll find branches of Turo and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Vancouver.

Airports near Penticton

YLWKelowna
YYFPenticton
YKAKamloops

Airlines serving Penticton

KLM
Good (1,502 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,930 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,422 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,923 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,572 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,605 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,751 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,939 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,390 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,280 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,262 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (207 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,909 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,179 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,783 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,212 reviews)
Air China
Good (146 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,543 reviews)
China Southern
Good (149 reviews)
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Where to stay in Penticton

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$ 510 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Penticton are about 211% 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 (9.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 261+
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Balcomo, a Ramada by Wyndham
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 159+
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Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Penticton
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 140+
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Bowmont Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 70+
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Penticton Lakeside Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 222+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Penticton Conference Centre
2 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 100+
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Renting a car in Penticton

Renting a car in Penticton costs C$ 129 per day, on average, or C$ 258 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 8% cheaper than airport locations in Penticton.

Expect to pay C$ 2.06 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$ 24.63 and C$ 32.84. The most frequently booked car type in Penticton is Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Rio or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Penticton costs C$ 129 per day, on average, or C$ 258 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 8% cheaper than airport locations in Penticton.

Expect to pay C$ 2.06 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$ 24.63 and C$ 32.84. The most frequently booked car type in Penticton is Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Rio or similar) are, on average, 56% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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