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

Penticton travel guide

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You're Going to Love Penticton

With a population of 37,721, Penticton is a must-see destination in British Columbia, Canada. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Penticton to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Penticton

If you’re looking for affordable options, Hooded Merganser at Penticton Lakeside Resort (21 Lakeshore Drive West) and Earls Kitchen + Bar - Penticton (1848 Main St, Unit 101) are great picks.

When to visit Penticton

Penticton in December
Estimated hotel price
$160
1 night at 3-star hotel
Penticton in December
Estimated hotel price
$160
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Penticton in July, when the average temperature is 21 °C, and the highest can go up to 29 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -3 °C, with an average temperature of -1 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 46 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Penticton, with an average rainfall of 20 mm.

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How to Get to Penticton

Plane

When flying to Penticton, you’ll arrive at Penticton (YYF), which is located 2 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Penticton is to pick up a car hire from Vancouver, which is about 257 km from Penticton. You’ll find branches of Economy Rent a Car and Sixt, among others, in Vancouver.

Plane

When flying to Penticton, you’ll arrive at Penticton (YYF), which is located 2 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Penticton is to pick up a car hire from Vancouver, which is about 257 km from Penticton. You’ll find branches of Economy Rent a Car and Sixt, among others, in Vancouver.

Airports near Penticton

YLWKelowna
YYFPenticton
YKAKamloops

Airlines serving Penticton

Lufthansa
Good (7,940 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,507 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,438 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,926 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,579 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,637 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,756 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,957 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,390 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,289 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,275 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (208 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,911 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,187 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,787 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,212 reviews)
Air China
Good (148 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,541 reviews)
China Southern
Good (149 reviews)
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Where to stay in Penticton

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Riverside Motel and Bowmont Motel. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Penticton, with prices from $44 to $631 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Penticton are about 233% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Penticton

Most booked hotels in Penticton

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Balcomo, a Ramada by Wyndham
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$196+
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Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Penticton
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$174+
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Penticton Lakeside Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$269+
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Bowmont Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$88+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Penticton Conference Centre
2 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$122+
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Sandman Hotel Penticton
3 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
$118+
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Hiring a car in Penticton

Expect to pay $2.53 per litre in Penticton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $30.26 and $40.35. The most frequently booked car type in Penticton is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Kia Rio or similar) is, on average, 49% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.53 per litre in Penticton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $30.26 and $40.35. The most frequently booked car type in Penticton is Compact (Class Compact SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Kia Rio or similar) is, on average, 49% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.