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

When to visit Penticton

Penticton in December
Estimated hotel price
$81
1 night at 3-star hotel
Penticton in December
Estimated hotel price
$81
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 Los Angeles and takes around 6h 27m.

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 Turo and NextCar, 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 Los Angeles and takes around 6h 27m.

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 Turo and NextCar, among others, in Vancouver.

Airports near Penticton

YLWKelowna
YYFPenticton
YKAKamloops

Airlines serving Penticton

Lufthansa
Good (7,207 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,366 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,983 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,654 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,861 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,472 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,594 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,677 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,351 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,320 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (924 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (893 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,101 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,505 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,805 reviews)
Hawaiian Airlines
Good (2,545 reviews)
Air China
Good (92 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,718 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (870 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
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Where to stay in Penticton

Average rates range from around $159 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $184 and up for a 5-star experience. 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 $207 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Penticton are about 300% 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 (9.4, 106 reviews)
$127+
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Penticton
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 381 reviews)
$177+
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Balcomo, a Ramada by Wyndham
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 825 reviews)
$176+
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Naramata Courtyard Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 135 reviews)
$182+
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St Andrews By The Lake Golf Resort
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 182 reviews)
$135+
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The Village Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 61 reviews)
$179+
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Renting a car in Penticton

Renting a car in Penticton costs $69 per day, on average, or $208 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 48% cheaper than airport locations in Penticton.

Expect to pay $4.58 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 $54.96 and $73.29. Compact (Hyundai Venue or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Penticton, while also 30% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Penticton costs $69 per day, on average, or $208 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 48% cheaper than airport locations in Penticton.

Expect to pay $4.58 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 $54.96 and $73.29. Compact (Hyundai Venue or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Penticton, while also 30% cheaper than other types, on average.

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