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 among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 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 February
Estimated hotel price
$122
1 night at 3-star hotel
Penrith in February
Estimated hotel price
$122
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.

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 GREEN MOTION and Ace, among others, in Manchester.

Plane

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

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 GREEN MOTION and Ace, among others, in Manchester.

Airports near Penrith

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
MANManchester
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse

Airlines serving Penrith

Lufthansa
Good (8,209 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,562 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,185 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,478 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,048 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,513 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,258 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,648 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,735 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,655 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (949 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,113 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,962 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,213 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,519 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,509 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,428 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,455 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (432 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,585 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 Westmorland Hotel Tebay, Penrith offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $219 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $316 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Penrith

Most booked hotels in Penrith

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Haweswater Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$247+
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Yha Helvellyn
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$77+
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The Ullswater Inn- The Inn Collection Group
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$271+
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North Lakes Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$286+
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Macdonald Leeming House
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$373+
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Shap Wells Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$206+
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Hiring a car in Penrith

Expect to pay $3.67 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 $43.94 and $58.58. Compact (Nissan Juke or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Penrith, while also 16% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.67 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 $43.94 and $58.58. Compact (Nissan Juke or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Penrith, while also 16% cheaper than other types, on average.