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How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Parkersburg travel guide

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

When to visit Parkersburg

Parkersburg in September
Estimated hotel price
$83
1 night at 3-star hotel
Parkersburg in September
Estimated hotel price
$83
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 21h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Parkersburg is to pick up a car rental from Cleveland, which is about 154 miles from Parkersburg. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, among others, in Cleveland.

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 21h 35m.

Car

Another option to get to Parkersburg is to pick up a car rental from Cleveland, which is about 154 miles from Parkersburg. You’ll find branches of Turo and Thrifty, among others, in Cleveland.

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

Lufthansa
Good (7,197 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,104 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,954 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,896 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,826 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (806 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,844 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,288 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,590 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,415 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,693 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (351 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,366 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,312 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,914 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (789 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,000 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (929 reviews)
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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)
$136+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Parkersburg East
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 175 reviews)
$117+
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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Marietta
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 763 reviews)
$69+
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Comfort Suites Marietta-Parkersburg
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 662 reviews)
$107+
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Sleep Inn & Suites Parkersburg
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 405 reviews)
$82+
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Lafayette Hotel Marietta
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 969 reviews)
$116+
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Renting a car in Parkersburg

Renting a car in Parkersburg costs $68 per day, on average, or $205 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $3.52 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 $42.25 and $56.33. The most frequently booked car type in Parkersburg is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Ford Edge or similar) are, on average, 41% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Parkersburg costs $68 per day, on average, or $205 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $3.52 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 $42.25 and $56.33. The most frequently booked car type in Parkersburg is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Ford Edge or similar) are, on average, 41% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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