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.

Where to Eat in Penticton

If you’re looking for affordable options, Hillside Winery & Bistro (1350 Naramata Road) and Villa Rosa Ristorante (795 Westminster Ave W) are great picks.

When to visit Penticton

Penticton in December
Estimated hotel price
$71
1 night at 3-star hotel
Penticton in December
Estimated hotel price
$71
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 San Francisco and takes around 6h 33m.

Car

Another option to get to Penticton is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 159 miles from Penticton. You’ll find branches of Discount Car & Truck Rentals and Hertz, 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 San Francisco and takes around 6h 33m.

Car

Another option to get to Penticton is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 159 miles from Penticton. You’ll find branches of Discount Car & Truck Rentals and Hertz, among others, in Vancouver.

Airports near Penticton

Airlines serving Penticton

Lufthansa
Good (4,491 reviews)
KLM
Good (824 reviews)
SWISS
Good (914 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,612 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,849 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,461 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (889 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (5,281 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (467 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (437 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (755 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (843 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (975 reviews)
Air China
Good (21 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (507 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (639 reviews)
Azores Airlines
Good (27 reviews)
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Where to stay in Penticton

Average rates range from around $126 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $358 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Waterfront Inn and Sahara Courtyard Inn Penticton.

Where to stay in popular areas of Penticton

Most booked hotels in Penticton

Wesbert Winery & Guest Suites
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, 204 reviews)
$183+
Mountain Springs Nature Retreat
2 stars
Excellent (9.1, 45 reviews)
$129+
Ramada by Wyndham Penticton Hotel & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 660 reviews)
$97+
Naramata Courtyard Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 91 reviews)
$150+
Penticton Lakeside Resort
4 stars
Good (7.7, 493 reviews)
$185+
Days Inn by Wyndham Penticton Conference Centre
2 stars
Good (7.4, 529 reviews)
$68+

Renting a car in Penticton

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 50% cheaper than airport locations in Penticton.

Expect to pay $4.92 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 $59.05 and $78.74. The most frequently booked car type in Penticton is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 29% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 50% cheaper than airport locations in Penticton.

Expect to pay $4.92 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 $59.05 and $78.74. The most frequently booked car type in Penticton is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice rental cars (Class Special Car or similar) are, on average, 29% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.