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 December
Estimated hotel price
$94
1 night at 3-star hotel
Penticton in December
Estimated hotel price
$94
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 21h 25m.

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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals, 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 21h 25m.

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 Routes Car & Truck Rentals, among others, in Vancouver.

Airports near Penticton

YLWKelowna
YYFPenticton
YKAKamloops

Airlines serving Penticton

Lufthansa
Good (8,298 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,595 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,275 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,114 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,690 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,653 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,715 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,451 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,832 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,533 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (13,134 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (247 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,337 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,954 reviews)
Air China
Good (167 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (1,038 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,219 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,970 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,428 reviews)
China Southern
Good (184 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. 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 170% 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

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Wesbert Winery & Guest Suites
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, 237 reviews)
$108+
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Balcomo, a Ramada by Wyndham
3 stars
Excellent (9, 945 reviews)
$110+
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Four Points by Sheraton Penticton at the Convention Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 52 reviews)
$104+
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Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Penticton
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 452 reviews)
$98+
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Holiday Beach Resort Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 129 reviews)
$174+
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Slumberlodge Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8, 1826 reviews)
$62+
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Renting a car in Penticton

Renting a car in Penticton costs $140 per day, on average, or $419 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 61% more expensive than at Penticton.

Expect to pay $5.45 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 $65.41 and $87.22. Compact (Nissan Kicks or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Penticton, while also 35% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Penticton costs $140 per day, on average, or $419 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 61% more expensive than at Penticton.

Expect to pay $5.45 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 $65.41 and $87.22. Compact (Nissan Kicks or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Penticton, while also 35% cheaper than other types, on average.

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