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, Hillside Winery & Bistro (1350 Naramata Road) and Kin & Folk Restaurant (557 Main St) are great picks.

When to visit Penticton

Penticton in December
Estimated hotel price
$142
1 night at 3-star hotel
Penticton in December
Estimated hotel price
$142
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 256 km from Penticton. You’ll find branches of Economy Rent a Car and Alamo, 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 256 km from Penticton. You’ll find branches of Economy Rent a Car and Alamo, among others, in Vancouver.

Airports near Penticton

YLWKelowna
YYFPenticton
YKAKamloops

Airlines serving Penticton

KLM
Good (1,411 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,572 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,784 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,017 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,662 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,487 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,448 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,058 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,288 reviews)
China Eastern
Good (177 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,876 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,004 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,613 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,163 reviews)
Air China
Good (123 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,668 reviews)
China Southern
Good (119 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (938 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (934 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 $46 to $463 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Penticton are about 278% 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 (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$159+
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Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Penticton
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$157+
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Penticton Lakeside Resort
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$185+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Penticton Conference Centre
2 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
$101+
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Spanish Villa Resort
3 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
$83+
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Sandman Hotel Penticton
3 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
$117+
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Hiring a car in Penticton

Expect to pay $1.98 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 $23.74 and $31.65. 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 (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is, on average, 35% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.98 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 $23.74 and $31.65. 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 (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is, on average, 35% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.