Introduction
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 Villa Rosa Ristorante (795 Westminster Ave W) are great picks.

When to visit Penticton

Penticton in January
Estimated hotel price
$66
1 night at 3-star hotel
Penticton in January
Estimated hotel price
$66
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 Seattle and takes around 4h 56m.

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 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 Seattle and takes around 4h 56m.

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

Airports near Penticton

YLWKelowna
YYFPenticton
YKAKamloops

Airlines serving Penticton

Lufthansa
Good (7,408 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,385 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,955 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,730 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,929 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,139 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,882 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (993 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,365 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (961 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,559 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,847 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,139 reviews)
Air China
Good (99 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,723 reviews)
China Southern
Good (110 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,697 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (905 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 $339 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Penticton are about 244% 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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Mountain Springs Nature Retreat
2 stars
Excellent (9.6, 111 reviews)
$126+
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Balcomo, a Ramada by Wyndham
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 856 reviews)
$119+
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Penticton
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 400 reviews)
$106+
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St Andrews By The Lake Golf Resort
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 190 reviews)
$136+
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The Village Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 61 reviews)
$218+
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Naramata Courtyard Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 136 reviews)
$177+
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Renting a car in Penticton

Renting a car in Penticton costs $59 per day, on average, or $176 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 72% cheaper than airport locations in Penticton.

Expect to pay $4.62 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 $55.42 and $73.89. 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 Economy rental cars (Kia Rio or similar) are, on average, 44% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Penticton costs $59 per day, on average, or $176 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 72% cheaper than airport locations in Penticton.

Expect to pay $4.62 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 $55.42 and $73.89. 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 Economy rental cars (Kia Rio or similar) are, on average, 44% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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