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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 14 km 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 187 km from Parkersburg. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, among others, in Pittsburgh.

Plane

When flying to Parkersburg, you’ll arrive at Parkersburg Wood County (PKB), which is located 14 km 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 187 km from Parkersburg. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, among others, in Pittsburgh.

Airports near Parkersburg

HTSHuntington Tri State
CRWCharleston Yeager
CMHColumbus

Airlines serving Parkersburg

Lufthansa
Good (8,194 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,559 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,160 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,474 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,035 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,509 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,256 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,643 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (948 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,739 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,113 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,655 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,951 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,478 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,426 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,453 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,368 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,037 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,811 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)
$129+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Parkersburg Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (9, 224 reviews)
$154+
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TownePlace Suites by Marriott Parkersburg
3 stars
Excellent (9, 77 reviews)
$137+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Parkersburg East By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 206 reviews)
$104+
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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Marietta
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 841 reviews)
$61+
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Hampton Inn Parkersburg-Mineral Wells
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 136 reviews)
$109+
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Renting a car in Parkersburg

Renting a car in Parkersburg costs $54 per day, on average, or $270 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86. Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Parkersburg, while also 24% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Parkersburg costs $54 per day, on average, or $270 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86. Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Parkersburg, while also 24% cheaper than other types, on average.

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