Penrith travel guide
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You're Going to Love Penrith
With a population of 14,793, Penrith is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Penrith deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Penrith
If you’re looking for affordable options, Pooley bridge inn (Finkle St) and The Cross Keys Inn (5 Carleton Rd) are great picks.
When to visit Penrith
How to Get to Penrith
Plane
Although Penrith doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Newcastle Airport (UK) (NCL), which is located 50 miles from Penrith.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Penrith, followed by Avanti West Coast. Located 0.3 miles from the city center, Penrith is the busiest station in Penrith. Another popular train station is Penrith Lazonby & Kirkoswald, located 6 miles from the center.
Car
Another option to get to Penrith is to pick up a car rental from Edinburgh, which is about 90 miles from Penrith. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in Edinburgh.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Penrith using National Express or FlixBus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Penrith takes 195 miles and will cost you around $41. From London, the ticket costs about $39 for a journey of 415 miles.
Airlines serving Penrith
Where to stay in Penrith
From 5-star hotels such as the Roundthorn Country House & Luxury Apartments to great affordable options like the Westmorland Hotel Tebay, Penrith offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $141 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $163 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Penrith
Most booked hotels in Penrith
Renting a car in Penrith
Renting a car in Penrith costs $51 per day, on average, or $101 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
Expect to pay $7.15 per gallon in Penrith (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $85.85 and $114.47. The most frequently booked car type in Penrith is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Vauxhall Crossland or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.