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, Pooley bridge inn (Finkle St) and The Cross Keys Inn (5 Carleton Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Penrith

Penrith in July
Estimated hotel price
$107
1 night at 3-star hotel
Penrith in July
Estimated hotel price
$107
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

Transpennine Express is the most popular train carrier serving Penrith, followed by Northern Rail. 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 Glasgow, the bus ride to Penrith takes 201 km and will cost you around $34. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about $69 for a journey of 233 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

Transpennine Express is the most popular train carrier serving Penrith, followed by Northern Rail. 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 Glasgow, the bus ride to Penrith takes 201 km and will cost you around $34. From Edinburgh, the ticket costs about $69 for a journey of 233 km.

Airports near Penrith

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
MANManchester
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse

Airlines serving Penrith

KLM
Good (1,410 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,570 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,009 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,516 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,044 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,784 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,015 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,010 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,407 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,486 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (868 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,444 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,289 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,575 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,058 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,135 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,400 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (894 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 $205 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $313 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 (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$71+
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North Lakes Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$249+
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The Ullswater Inn- The Inn Collection Group
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$184+
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Shap Wells Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$247+
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Hiring a car in Penrith

Expect to pay $3.10 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 $37.11 and $49.48. 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 $3.10 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 $37.11 and $49.48. 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.