Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Penrith travel guide

Penrith Tourism | Penrith Guide

You're Going to Love Penrith

With a population of 14,793, Penrith is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Penrith has to offer.

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

Penrith in July
Estimated hotel price
$105
1 night at 3-star hotel
Penrith in July
Estimated hotel price
$105
1 night at 3-star hotel

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

Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Penrith, followed by AccesRail. Located 0.3 miles from the city centre, Penrith is the busiest station in Penrith. Another popular train station is Penrith Lazonby & Kirkoswald, located 6 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Penrith is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 90 miles from Penrith. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Penrith using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Penrith takes 415 miles and will cost you around $80. From Cardiff, the ticket costs about $116 for a journey of 690 miles.

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

Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Penrith, followed by AccesRail. Located 0.3 miles from the city centre, Penrith is the busiest station in Penrith. Another popular train station is Penrith Lazonby & Kirkoswald, located 6 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Penrith is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 90 miles from Penrith. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Penrith using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Penrith takes 415 miles and will cost you around $80. From Cardiff, the ticket costs about $116 for a journey of 690 miles.

Airports near Penrith

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
MANManchester
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse

Airlines serving Penrith

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,626 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,009 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,573 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,088 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,810 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,095 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,045 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,434 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,514 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,331 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,605 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,093 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,146 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,412 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (902 reviews)
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Where to stay in Penrith

From 5-star hotels such as the Roundthorn Country House & Luxury Apartments to great affordable options like the The Greyhound Inn, Penrith offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $192 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $306 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Penrith

Most booked hotels in Penrith

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Netherdene Country House Bed & Breakfast
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$181+
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Troutbeck Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$142+
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North Lakes Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$228+
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The George Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$69+
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Hiring a car in Penrith

Expect to pay $3.13 per litre in Penrith (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $37.54 and $50.05. Compact (Nissan Juke or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Penrith, while also 55% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.13 per litre in Penrith (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $37.54 and $50.05. Compact (Nissan Juke or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Penrith, while also 55% cheaper than other types, on average.