Parkersburg travel guide

Parkersburg Tourism | Parkersburg Guide

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. Parkersburg deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Parkersburg

Parkersburg in January
Estimated hotel price
$80
1 night at 3-star hotel
Parkersburg in January
Estimated hotel price
$80
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 19h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Parkersburg is to pick up a car rental from Cleveland, which is about 248 km from Parkersburg. You’ll find branches of Turo and Hertz, among others, in Cleveland.

Bus

Parkersburg’s bus station is located 6 km from the city center.

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 19h 15m.

Car

Another option to get to Parkersburg is to pick up a car rental from Cleveland, which is about 248 km from Parkersburg. You’ll find branches of Turo and Hertz, among others, in Cleveland.

Bus

Parkersburg’s bus station is located 6 km from the city center.

Airports near Parkersburg

Airlines serving Parkersburg

Lufthansa
Good (7,344 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,416 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,717 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,758 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (9,612 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (933 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,674 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,622 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,755 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,066 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (4,155 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (480 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (7,362 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,331 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,983 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,366 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (812 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (788 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (944 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,196 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Parkersburg

Most booked hotels in Parkersburg

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Parkersburg
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 45 reviews)
$140+
Hampton Inn & Suites Parkersburg Downtown
2 stars
Excellent (9, 143 reviews)
$173+
Hampton Inn Marietta
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 128 reviews)
$120+
Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Marietta
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 464 reviews)
$54+
Comfort Suites Marietta-Parkersburg
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 439 reviews)
$91+
The Lafayette A grand Riverboat Era Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 636 reviews)
$114+

Renting a car in Parkersburg

Renting a car in Parkersburg costs $72 per day, on average, or $145 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.82 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 $45.88 and $61.17. The most frequently booked car type in Parkersburg is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 41% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Parkersburg costs $72 per day, on average, or $145 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $3.82 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 $45.88 and $61.17. The most frequently booked car type in Parkersburg is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 41% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.