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 5 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
$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 80 km from Penrith.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Penrith, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Penrith to London takes 3h 50m and costs around $85 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about $322 for a 7h 15m trip. 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 DRIVALIA and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Penrith using National Express or FlixBus.

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. The train journey from Penrith to London takes 3h 50m and costs around $85 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about $322 for a 7h 15m trip. 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 DRIVALIA and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Penrith using National Express or FlixBus.

Airports near Penrith

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
MANManchester
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse

Airlines serving Penrith

KLM
Good (1,428 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,635 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,005 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,585 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,105 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,815 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,686 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,053 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,507 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,534 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,607 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,338 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,413 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,149 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (912 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 $189 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $305 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)
$183+
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The Inn On The Lake
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$389+
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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 (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$225+
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The George Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$71+
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Hiring a car in Penrith

Expect to pay $3.15 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 $37.80 and $50.40. 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 $3.15 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 $37.80 and $50.40. Compact (Nissan Juke or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Penrith, while also 55% cheaper than other types, on average.