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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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Parkersburg has to offer.

When to visit Parkersburg

Parkersburg in August
Estimated hotel price
$88
1 night at 3-star hotel
Parkersburg in August
Estimated hotel price
$88
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 30m.

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 Turo and Thrifty, among others, in Pittsburgh.

Bus

Parkersburg’s bus station is located 4 miles from the city center.

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 30m.

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 Turo and Thrifty, among others, in Pittsburgh.

Bus

Parkersburg’s bus station is located 4 miles from the city center.

Airports near Parkersburg

HTSHuntington Tri State
CRWCharleston Yeager
CMHColumbus

Airlines serving Parkersburg

KLM
Good (1,471 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,848 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,786 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,291 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,253 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,897 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,134 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,740 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,422 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,544 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,542 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (901 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,714 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,800 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,206 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (389 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (12,042 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,166 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (198 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.

Where to stay in popular areas of Parkersburg

Most booked hotels in Parkersburg

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The Blennerhassett
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, 270 reviews)
$144+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Parkersburg - Mineral Wells By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 310 reviews)
$113+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Parkersburg East By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 189 reviews)
$101+
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Sleep Inn & Suites Parkersburg - Marietta
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 435 reviews)
$65+
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Wingate by Wyndham Vienna/Parkersburg/Marietta
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 679 reviews)
$86+
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Lafayette Hotel Marietta
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1017 reviews)
$81+
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Renting a car in Parkersburg

Expect to pay $3.37 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 $40.43 and $53.90. Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Parkersburg, while also 47% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.37 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 $40.43 and $53.90. Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Parkersburg, while also 47% cheaper than other types, on average.

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