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

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. 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 September
Estimated hotel price
$166
1 night at 3-star hotel
Penrith in September
Estimated hotel price
$166
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 AccesRail. 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 Manchester, which is about 136 km from Penrith. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Wheego, among others, in Manchester.

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

Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Penrith, followed by AccesRail. 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 Manchester, which is about 136 km from Penrith. You’ll find branches of SURPRICE CAR RENTAL and Wheego, among others, in Manchester.

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 (1,442 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,738 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,689 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,089 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,200 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,855 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,094 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,191 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,720 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,523 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,484 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,646 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,660 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,374 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,140 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,353 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,174 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,434 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 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 $201 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $296 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Penrith

Most booked hotels in Penrith

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Westmorland Hotel Tebay
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$192+
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The Inn On The Lake
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$433+
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Troutbeck Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$151+
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North Lakes Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$255+
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Shap Wells Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$193+
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Hiring a car in Penrith

Expect to pay $3.07 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 $36.76 and $49.01. 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 (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.07 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 $36.76 and $49.01. 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 (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.