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 4 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 January
Estimated hotel price
$174
1 night at 3-star hotel
Penrith in January
Estimated hotel price
$174
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

Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Penrith, followed by Train. 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 GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Penrith, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Penrith takes 515 km and will cost you around $94. From London, the ticket costs about $54 for a journey of 668 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

Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Penrith, followed by Train. 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 GREEN MOTION and Alamo, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Penrith, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Penrith takes 515 km and will cost you around $94. From London, the ticket costs about $54 for a journey of 668 km.

Airports near Penrith

Airlines serving Penrith

Lufthansa
Good (7,238 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,364 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,804 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,728 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (9,117 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,800 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (875 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,594 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,680 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,621 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,986 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,570 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (7,618 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (424 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,316 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,294 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,329 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,228 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,933 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (894 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 Hotel, Penrith offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $217 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $283 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Penrith

Most booked hotels in Penrith

Haweswater Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$378+
Yha Helvellyn
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$33+
The George Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$137+
North Lakes Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$267+
Shap Wells Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$195+
Yha Patterdale
2 stars
Poor (0, Poor reviews)
$62+

Hiring a car in Penrith

Expect to pay $3.00 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 $35.89 and $47.85. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Penrith, while also 36% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.00 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 $35.89 and $47.85. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Penrith, while also 36% cheaper than other types, on average.