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 January
Estimated hotel price
$54
1 night at 3-star hotel
Penticton in January
Estimated hotel price
$54
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 San Francisco and takes around 23h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Penticton is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 256 km from Penticton. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Alamo, 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 San Francisco and takes around 23h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Penticton is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 256 km from Penticton. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Alamo, among others, in Vancouver.

Airports near Penticton

YLWKelowna
YYFPenticton
YKAKamloops

Airlines serving Penticton

KLM
Good (1,434 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,698 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,032 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,844 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,144 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,702 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,519 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,603 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,637 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,126 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,672 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (187 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,063 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,672 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,188 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,901 reviews)
Air China
Good (136 reviews)
China Southern
Good (126 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,606 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
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Where to stay in Penticton

Average rates range from around $96 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $475 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Best Western Inn at Penticton 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, 231 reviews)
$149+
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Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Penticton
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 419 reviews)
$89+
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Holiday Beach Resort
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 143 reviews)
$174+
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Four Points by Sheraton Penticton at the Convention Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 41 reviews)
$80+
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Penticton Lakeside Resort
4 stars
Good (7.9, 615 reviews)
$111+
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Best Western Inn at Penticton
2 stars
Good (7.8, 748 reviews)
$73+
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Renting a car in Penticton

Renting a car in Penticton costs $52 per day, on average, or $157 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 31% cheaper than airport locations in Penticton.

Expect to pay $4.05 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 $48.60 and $64.81. Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Penticton, while also 29% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Penticton costs $52 per day, on average, or $157 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 31% cheaper than airport locations in Penticton.

Expect to pay $4.05 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 $48.60 and $64.81. Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Penticton, while also 29% cheaper than other types, on average.

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