Penrith travel guide
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You're Going to Love Penrith
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.
Where to Eat in Penrith
If you’re looking for affordable options, Pooley bridge inn (Finkle St) and TJ’S (Howtown) are great picks.
When to visit Penrith
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 80 km from Penrith.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Penrith, followed by Avanti West Coast. Located 0.4 km from the city center, Penrith is the busiest station in Penrith. Another popular train station is Penrith Lazonby & Kirkoswald, located 10 km from the center.
Car
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 Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Penrith, including National Express, FlixBus and BlaBlaBus. From London, the bus ride to Penrith takes 620 km and will cost you around $97. From Bournemouth, the ticket costs about $110 for a journey of 958 km.
Airlines serving Penrith
Where to stay in Penrith
From 5-star hotels such as the Roundthorn Country House & Luxury Apartments to great affordable options like the Westmorland Hotel Tebay, Penrith offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $131 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $158 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Penrith
Most booked hotels in Penrith
Renting a car in Penrith
Renting a car in Penrith costs $60 per day, on average, or $120 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
Expect to pay $7.00 per gallon in Penrith (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $84.04 and $112.05. 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 Intermediate rental cars (Class Intermediate SUV or similar) are, on average, 68% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.