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

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
$98
1 night at 3-star hotel
Penticton in January
Estimated hotel price
$98
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 Phoenix and takes around 9h.

Car

Another option to get to Penticton is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 257 km from Penticton. You’ll find branches of Priceless and NextCar, 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 Phoenix and takes around 9h.

Car

Another option to get to Penticton is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 257 km from Penticton. You’ll find branches of Priceless and NextCar, among others, in Vancouver.

Airports near Penticton

Airlines serving Penticton

Lufthansa
Good (8,172 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,552 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,136 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,021 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,493 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,632 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,738 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,062 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,419 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,427 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,436 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,748 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (229 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,968 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,470 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,289 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,889 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,223 reviews)
Air China
Good (159 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (1,012 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 199% 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

Wesbert Winery & Guest Suites
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 234 reviews)
$213+
Balcomo, a Ramada by Wyndham
3 stars
Excellent (9, 927 reviews)
$180+
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Penticton
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 436 reviews)
$177+
Four Points by Sheraton Penticton at the Convention Centre
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 49 reviews)
$156+
Holiday Beach Resort Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 131 reviews)
$174+
Days Inn by Wyndham Penticton Conference Centre
2 stars
Good (7.7, 1488 reviews)
$115+

Renting a car in Penticton

Renting a car in Penticton costs $81 per day, on average, or $243 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 13% cheaper than airport locations in Penticton.

Expect to pay $5.41 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 $64.96 and $86.61. The most frequently booked car type in Penticton is Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Toyota Tacoma or similar) are, on average, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Penticton costs $81 per day, on average, or $243 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 13% cheaper than airport locations in Penticton.

Expect to pay $5.41 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 $64.96 and $86.61. The most frequently booked car type in Penticton is Intermediate (Ford Escape or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Toyota Tacoma or similar) are, on average, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.