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 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 San Francisco and takes around 24h.

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 Turo 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 San Francisco and takes around 24h.

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 Turo and NextCar, among others, in Vancouver.

Airports near Penticton

YLWKelowna
YYFPenticton
YKAKamloops

Airlines serving Penticton

KLM
Good (1,492 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,900 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,392 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,916 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,564 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,555 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,748 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,907 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,381 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,262 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,197 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (200 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,170 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,909 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,774 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,205 reviews)
Air China
Good (146 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,549 reviews)
China Southern
Good (146 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 $373 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Penticton are about 226% 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 (9.4, 235 reviews)
$189+
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Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Penticton
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 429 reviews)
$102+
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Holiday Beach Resort
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 143 reviews)
$174+
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Bowmont Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8, 656 reviews)
$52+
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Penticton Lakeside Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8, 626 reviews)
$163+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Penticton Conference Centre
2 stars
Good (7.8, 1409 reviews)
$72+
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Renting a car in Penticton

Renting a car in Penticton costs $61 per day, on average, or $182 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 5% cheaper than airport locations in Penticton.

Expect to pay $5.38 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 $64.50 and $86.00. The most frequently booked car type in Penticton is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 38% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Penticton costs $61 per day, on average, or $182 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 5% cheaper than airport locations in Penticton.

Expect to pay $5.38 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 $64.50 and $86.00. The most frequently booked car type in Penticton is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 38% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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