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.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Villa Rosa Ristorante (795 Westminster Ave W) and BOGNERS OF PENTICTON (302 Eckhardt Ave W) are great picks.
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.
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 Virgin Atlantic, WestJet and Pacific Coastal. The shortest domestic flight to Penticton departs from Vancouver and takes around 50m.
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 Turo and Discount Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Vancouver.
Average rates range from around C$ 458 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 440 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Riverside Motel and Bowmont Motel.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 44% cheaper than airport locations in Penticton.
Expect to pay C$ 1.80 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$ 21.57 and C$ 28.76. The most frequently booked car type in Penticton is Full-size (Mercedes-Benz GLK or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 46% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.