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 The Cross Keys Inn (5 Carleton Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Penrith

Penrith in November
Estimated hotel price
$103
1 night at 3-star hotel
Penrith in November
Estimated hotel price
$103
1 night at 3-star hotel

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 50 miles from Penrith.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Penrith, followed by Avanti West Coast. Located 0.3 miles from the city center, Penrith is the busiest station in Penrith. Another popular train station is Penrith Lazonby & Kirkoswald, located 6 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Penrith is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 90 miles from Penrith. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Penrith using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Penrith takes 385 miles and will cost you around $93. From Exeter, the ticket costs about $87 for a journey of 660 miles.

Plane

Although Penrith doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Newcastle Airport (UK) (NCL), which is located 50 miles from Penrith.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Penrith, followed by Avanti West Coast. Located 0.3 miles from the city center, Penrith is the busiest station in Penrith. Another popular train station is Penrith Lazonby & Kirkoswald, located 6 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Penrith is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 90 miles from Penrith. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Penrith using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Penrith takes 385 miles and will cost you around $93. From Exeter, the ticket costs about $87 for a journey of 660 miles.

Airlines serving Penrith

Lufthansa
Good (4,672 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (930 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,503 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,606 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,563 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,940 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,131 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,809 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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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 $141 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $161 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Penrith

Most booked hotels in Penrith

Yha Helvellyn - Hostel
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 433 reviews)
$19+
Queens Head Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 660 reviews)
$108+
North Lakes Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1508 reviews)
$161+
The George Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 9 reviews)
$130+
Station Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.1, 64 reviews)
$96+
Yha Patterdale
2 stars
Poor (0, 0 reviews)
$38+

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 $7.04 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 $84.49 and $112.65. Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Penrith, while also 77% cheaper than other types, on average.

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 $7.04 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 $84.49 and $112.65. Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Penrith, while also 77% cheaper than other types, on average.