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 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, TJ’S (Howtown) and The Highland Drove Inn (The Highland Drove Inn) are great picks.

When to visit Penrith

Penrith in February
Estimated hotel price
$123
1 night at 3-star hotel
Penrith in February
Estimated hotel price
$123
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

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 Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Penrith using National Express or FlixBus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Penrith takes 314 km and will cost you around $56. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $61 for a journey of 563 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

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 Hertz, among others, in Edinburgh.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Penrith using National Express or FlixBus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Penrith takes 314 km and will cost you around $56. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $61 for a journey of 563 km.

Airports near Penrith

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
MANManchester
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse

Airlines serving Penrith

Lufthansa
Good (8,000 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,517 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,979 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,455 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,366 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,945 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,216 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,588 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (915 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,712 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,572 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,777 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,034 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,190 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,393 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (407 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,250 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,329 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,439 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.

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)
$271+
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Yha Helvellyn
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
$91+
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The Ullswater Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$239+
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North Lakes Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$249+
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Shap Wells Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$217+
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Hiring a car in Penrith

Expect to pay $3.59 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 $43.05 and $57.40. Compact (Skoda Fabia or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Penrith, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.59 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 $43.05 and $57.40. Compact (Skoda Fabia or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Penrith, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.