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
$108
1 night at 3-star hotel
Penrith in July
Estimated hotel price
$108
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 Avis and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Penrith using National Express or FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Penrith takes 515 km and will cost you around $69. From London, the ticket costs about $78 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 Avis and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Penrith using National Express or FlixBus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Penrith takes 515 km and will cost you around $69. From London, the ticket costs about $78 for a journey of 668 km.

Airports near Penrith

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
MANManchester
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse

Airlines serving Penrith

KLM
Good (1,412 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,579 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,004 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,534 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,045 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,788 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,025 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,027 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,664 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,419 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,493 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,462 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (874 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,308 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,584 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,061 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,137 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,407 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (896 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 $200 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $315 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)
$117+
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The George Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$71+
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North Lakes Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$253+
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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)
$245+
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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 $37.78 and $50.37. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Penrith, while also 67% 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 $37.78 and $50.37. Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Penrith, while also 67% cheaper than other types, on average.