Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Penrith travel guide

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You're Going to Love Penrith

With a population of 14,793, Penrith is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Penrith has to offer.

Where to Eat in Penrith

If you’re looking for affordable options, Pooley bridge inn (Finkle St) and The Cross Keys Inn (5 Carleton Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Penrith

Penrith in July
Estimated hotel price
$60
1 night at 3-star hotel
Penrith in July
Estimated hotel price
$60
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Penrith

Plane

Although Penrith doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Newcastle Airport (UK) (NCL), which is located 50 miles from Penrith.

Train

Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Penrith, followed by AccesRail. Located 0.3 miles from the city center, Penrith is the busiest station in Penrith. Another popular train station is Penrith Lazonby & Kirkoswald, located 6 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Penrith is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 90 miles from Penrith. You’ll find branches of Hertz and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Penrith using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Penrith takes 415 miles and will cost you around $46. From Cardiff, the ticket costs about $67 for a journey of 690 miles.

Plane

Although Penrith doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Newcastle Airport (UK) (NCL), which is located 50 miles from Penrith.

Train

Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Penrith, followed by AccesRail. Located 0.3 miles from the city center, Penrith is the busiest station in Penrith. Another popular train station is Penrith Lazonby & Kirkoswald, located 6 miles from the center.

Car

Another option to get to Penrith is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 90 miles from Penrith. You’ll find branches of Hertz and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Penrith using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Penrith takes 415 miles and will cost you around $46. From Cardiff, the ticket costs about $67 for a journey of 690 miles.

Airports near Penrith

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
MANManchester
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse

Airlines serving Penrith

KLM
Good (1,431 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,618 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,011 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,571 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,084 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,807 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,089 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,043 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,676 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,432 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,514 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,329 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,602 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,090 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,143 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,411 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (903 reviews)
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Where to stay in Penrith

From 5-star hotels such as the Roundthorn Country House & Luxury Apartments to great affordable options like the Westmorland Hotel Tebay, Penrith offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $110 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $169 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Penrith

Most booked hotels in Penrith

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Netherdene Country House Bed & Breakfast
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 867 reviews)
$105+
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The Inn On The Lake
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 917 reviews)
$225+
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Troutbeck Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 885 reviews)
$82+
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The George Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1009 reviews)
$102+
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North Lakes Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2122 reviews)
$132+
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The George Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 77 reviews)
$40+
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Renting a car in Penrith

Expect to pay $6.78 per gallon in Penrith (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $81.31 and $108.41. The most frequently booked car type in Penrith is Compact (Jeep Avenger or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Class Economy Car or similar) are, on average, 75% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $6.78 per gallon in Penrith (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $81.31 and $108.41. The most frequently booked car type in Penrith is Compact (Jeep Avenger or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Class Economy Car or similar) are, on average, 75% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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