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

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 January
Estimated hotel price
$98
1 night at 3-star hotel
Penticton in January
Estimated hotel price
$98
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 2 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Penticton from the United States departs from Seattle and takes around 3h 38m.

Car

Another option to get to Penticton is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 257 km from Penticton. You’ll find branches of Turo and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Vancouver.

Plane

When flying to Penticton, you’ll arrive at Penticton (YYF), which is located 2 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Penticton from the United States departs from Seattle and takes around 3h 38m.

Car

Another option to get to Penticton is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 257 km from Penticton. You’ll find branches of Turo and Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Vancouver.

Airports near Penticton

Airlines serving Penticton

Lufthansa
Good (7,999 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,517 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,453 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,945 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,587 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,711 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,777 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,033 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,393 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,329 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,361 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (211 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,925 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,209 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,825 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,217 reviews)
Air China
Good (149 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,513 reviews)
China Southern
Good (151 reviews)
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Where to stay in Penticton

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Best Western Inn at Penticton and Sahara Courtyard Inn Penticton. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Penticton, with prices from $26 to $373 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Penticton are about 206% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Penticton by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Penticton

Most booked hotels in Penticton

Wesbert Winery & Guest Suites
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, 234 reviews)
$197+
Balcomo, a Ramada by Wyndham
3 stars
Excellent (9, 911 reviews)
$166+
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Penticton
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 429 reviews)
$166+
Holiday Beach Resort
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 137 reviews)
$174+
Penticton Lakeside Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 626 reviews)
$193+
Days Inn by Wyndham Penticton Conference Centre
2 stars
Good (7.8, 1410 reviews)
$90+

Renting a car in Penticton

Renting a car in Penticton costs $60 per day, on average, or $180 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 2% cheaper than airport locations in Penticton.

Expect to pay $5.83 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 $69.95 and $93.27. Compact (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Penticton, while also 46% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Penticton costs $60 per day, on average, or $180 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 2% cheaper than airport locations in Penticton.

Expect to pay $5.83 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 $69.95 and $93.27. Compact (Nissan Versa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Penticton, while also 46% cheaper than other types, on average.