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 Minneapolis and takes around 8h 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 Minneapolis and takes around 8h 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 (8,234 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,575 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,226 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,083 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,594 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,229 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,671 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,494 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,960 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (242 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,463 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,321 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,981 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,920 reviews)
Air China
Good (166 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,218 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (1,026 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, 241 reviews)
$195+
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Holiday Beach Resort Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 131 reviews)
$174+
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Slumberlodge Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, 1804 reviews)
$66+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Penticton Conference Centre
2 stars
Good (7.7, 1514 reviews)
$88+
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Sandman Hotel Penticton
3 stars
Good (6.9, 772 reviews)
$65+
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Best Western Penticton
3 stars
Good (6.9, 785 reviews)
$80+
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Renting a car in Penticton

Renting a car in Penticton costs $75 per day, on average, or $224 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, 24% more expensive than at Penticton.

Expect to pay $5.60 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 $67.23 and $89.64. The most frequently booked car type in Penticton is Intermediate (Volkswagen Taos or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Toyota Tacoma or similar) are, on average, 38% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Penticton costs $75 per day, on average, or $224 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, 24% more expensive than at Penticton.

Expect to pay $5.60 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 $67.23 and $89.64. The most frequently booked car type in Penticton is Intermediate (Volkswagen Taos or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Toyota Tacoma or similar) are, on average, 38% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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