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

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 1h 30m.

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.

Bus

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

Airports near Parkersburg

HTSHuntington Tri State
CRWCharleston Yeager
CMHColumbus

Airlines serving Parkersburg

Lufthansa
Good (8,004 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,517 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,982 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,455 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,368 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,946 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,217 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,587 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (914 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,727 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,572 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,725 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,778 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,046 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,393 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (408 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,252 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,331 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,370 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,977 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 Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, 270 reviews)
$135+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Parkersburg Downtown
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 223 reviews)
$145+
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TownePlace Suites by Marriott Parkersburg
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 73 reviews)
$140+
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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Marietta
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 822 reviews)
$57+
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Wingate by Wyndham Vienna/Parkersburg/Marietta
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 694 reviews)
$85+
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Sleep Inn & Suites Parkersburg - Marietta
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 444 reviews)
$61+
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Renting a car in Parkersburg

Renting a car in Parkersburg costs $47 per day, on average, or $188 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

Expect to pay $4.77 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 $57.24 and $76.31. The most frequently booked car type in Parkersburg is Full-size (Chevrolet Malibu or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Forte or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Parkersburg costs $47 per day, on average, or $188 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

Expect to pay $4.77 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 $57.24 and $76.31. The most frequently booked car type in Parkersburg is Full-size (Chevrolet Malibu or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Kia Forte or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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