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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Parkersburg travel guide

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You're Going to Love Parkersburg

With a population of 31,492, Parkersburg is a must-see destination in West Virginia, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Parkersburg has to offer.

When to visit Parkersburg

Parkersburg in May
Estimated hotel price
$90
1 night at 3-star hotel
Parkersburg in May
Estimated hotel price
$90
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Parkersburg in July, when the average temperature is 77 °F, and the highest can go up to 87.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 23 °F, with an average temperature of 32 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 4.9″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Parkersburg, with an average rainfall of 2.7″.

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How to Get to Parkersburg

Plane

When flying to Parkersburg, you’ll arrive at Parkersburg Wood County (PKB), which is located 8 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Parkersburg departs from Charlotte and takes around 1h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Parkersburg is to pick up a car rental from Pittsburgh, which is about 116 miles from Parkersburg. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Alamo, among others, in Pittsburgh.

Plane

When flying to Parkersburg, you’ll arrive at Parkersburg Wood County (PKB), which is located 8 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Parkersburg departs from Charlotte and takes around 1h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Parkersburg is to pick up a car rental from Pittsburgh, which is about 116 miles from Parkersburg. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Alamo, among others, in Pittsburgh.

Airports near Parkersburg

HTSHuntington Tri State
CRWCharleston Yeager
CMHColumbus

Airlines serving Parkersburg

Lufthansa
Good (8,278 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,589 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,260 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,454 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,104 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,245 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,654 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (980 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,724 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,679 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,018 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,366 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (436 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,776 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,419 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,516 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,379 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (1,042 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (320 reviews)
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Where to stay in Parkersburg

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Sleep Inn & Suites Parkersburg - Marietta and Motel 6 Parkersburg, WV.

Where to stay in popular areas of Parkersburg

Most booked hotels in Parkersburg

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The Blennerhassett Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, 270 reviews)
$105+
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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Marietta
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 862 reviews)
$61+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Parkersburg East By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 217 reviews)
$111+
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Wingate by Wyndham Vienna/Parkersburg/Marietta
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 729 reviews)
$92+
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Sleep Inn & Suites Parkersburg - Marietta
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 456 reviews)
$69+
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Lafayette Hotel Marietta
3 stars
Excellent (8, 1080 reviews)
$104+
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Renting a car in Parkersburg

Expect to pay $4.66 per gallon in Parkersburg (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $55.87 and $74.50. The most frequently booked car type in Parkersburg is Economy (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Mazda Mazda3 or similar) are, on average, 34% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $4.66 per gallon in Parkersburg (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $55.87 and $74.50. The most frequently booked car type in Parkersburg is Economy (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Mazda Mazda3 or similar) are, on average, 34% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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