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

Penticton travel guide

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You're Going to Love Penticton

With a population of 37,721, Penticton is a must-see destination in British Columbia, Canada. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Penticton has to offer.

Activities & attractions in Penticton

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Where to Eat in Penticton

If you’re looking for affordable options, Hillside Winery & Bistro (1350 Naramata Road) and Kin & Folk Restaurant (557 Main St) are great picks.

When to visit Penticton

Penticton in November
Estimated hotel price
$102
1 night at 3-star hotel
Penticton in November
Estimated hotel price
$102
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Penticton in July, when the average temperature is 69.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 26.6 °F, with an average temperature of 30.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 1.8″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Penticton, with an average rainfall of 0.8″.

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How to Get to Penticton

Plane

When flying to Penticton, you’ll arrive at Penticton (YYF), which is located 1 mile from the city center. The shortest flight to Penticton from the United States departs from Phoenix and takes around 16h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Penticton is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 160 miles from Penticton. You’ll find branches of Priceless and NextCar, among others, in Vancouver.

Plane

When flying to Penticton, you’ll arrive at Penticton (YYF), which is located 1 mile from the city center. The shortest flight to Penticton from the United States departs from Phoenix and takes around 16h 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Penticton is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 160 miles from Penticton. You’ll find branches of Priceless and NextCar, among others, in Vancouver.

Airports near Penticton

YLWKelowna
YYFPenticton
YKAKamloops

Airlines serving Penticton

Lufthansa
Good (8,230 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,570 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,196 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,060 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,545 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,645 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,159 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,573 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,467 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,865 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (236 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,988 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,464 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,912 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,308 reviews)
Air China
Good (163 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,221 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (1,020 reviews)
China Southern
Good (172 reviews)
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Where to stay in Penticton

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Tiki Shores Inn & Suites and Sahara Courtyard Inn Penticton.

Most popular hotel in Penticton by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Penticton

Most booked hotels in Penticton

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Wesbert Winery & Guest Suites
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 239 reviews)
$217+
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Four Points by Sheraton Penticton at the Convention Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 51 reviews)
$113+
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Holiday Beach Resort Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 131 reviews)
$174+
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Penticton Lakeside Resort
4 stars
Good (7.9, 633 reviews)
$119+
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Slumberlodge Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.8, 1782 reviews)
$66+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Penticton Conference Centre
2 stars
Good (7.7, 1507 reviews)
$114+
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Renting a car in Penticton

Renting a car in Penticton costs $59 per day, on average, or $176 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $5.49 per gallon in Penticton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $65.87 and $87.82. The most frequently booked car type in Penticton is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Toyota Tacoma or similar) are, on average, 39% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Penticton costs $59 per day, on average, or $176 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $5.49 per gallon in Penticton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $65.87 and $87.82. The most frequently booked car type in Penticton is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Toyota Tacoma or similar) are, on average, 39% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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