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, TJ’S (Howtown) and The Highland Drove Inn (The Highland Drove Inn) are great picks.

When to visit Penrith

Penrith in July
Estimated hotel price
$106
1 night at 3-star hotel
Penrith in July
Estimated hotel price
$106
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 80 km from Penrith.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Penrith, followed by Avanti West Coast. Located 0.4 km from the city centre, Penrith is the busiest station in Penrith. Another popular train station is Penrith Lazonby & Kirkoswald, located 10 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Penrith is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 146 km from Penrith. You’ll find branches of Avis and GREEN MOTION , 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 290 km and will cost you around $109. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $70 for a journey of 515 km.

Plane

Although Penrith doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Newcastle Airport (UK) (NCL), which is located 80 km from Penrith.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Penrith, followed by Avanti West Coast. Located 0.4 km from the city centre, Penrith is the busiest station in Penrith. Another popular train station is Penrith Lazonby & Kirkoswald, located 10 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Penrith is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 146 km from Penrith. You’ll find branches of Avis and GREEN MOTION , 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 290 km and will cost you around $109. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $70 for a journey of 515 km.

Airports near Penrith

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
MANManchester
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse

Airlines serving Penrith

KLM
Good (1,423 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,594 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,004 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,539 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,063 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,797 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,036 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,050 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,422 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,498 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,481 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (874 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,312 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,589 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,072 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,140 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,410 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (899 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 $194 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $311 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Penrith

Most booked hotels in Penrith

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Yha Helvellyn
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$116+
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The George Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$92+
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North Lakes Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$229+
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The Ullswater Inn- The Inn Collection Group
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$206+
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Shap Wells Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$165+
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Hiring a car in Penrith

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.59 and $50.12. The most frequently booked car type in Penrith is Compact (Jeep Avenger or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.59 and $50.12. The most frequently booked car type in Penrith is Compact (Jeep Avenger or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Class Economy Car or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.