Parkersburg travel guide

Parkersburg Tourism | Parkersburg Guide

You're Going to Love Parkersburg

With a population of 31,492, Parkersburg is a must-see destination in West Virginia, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country.

When to visit Parkersburg

Parkersburg in January
Estimated hotel price
£64
1 night at 3-star hotel
Parkersburg in January
Estimated hotel price
£64
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Parkersburg in July, when the average temperature is 25 °C, and the highest can go up to 31 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -5 °C, with an average temperature of 0 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 125 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Parkersburg, with an average rainfall of 69 mm.

Data provided by weatherbase
Temperatures
Temperatures
Data provided by weatherbase

How to Get to Parkersburg

Plane

When flying to Parkersburg, you’ll arrive at Parkersburg Wood County (PKB), which is located 14 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Parkersburg is to pick up a car hire from Cincinnati, which is about 255 km from Parkersburg. You’ll find branches of Budget and Dollar, among others, in Cincinnati.

Bus

Parkersburg’s bus station is located 6 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Parkersburg, you’ll arrive at Parkersburg Wood County (PKB), which is located 14 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Parkersburg is to pick up a car hire from Cincinnati, which is about 255 km from Parkersburg. You’ll find branches of Budget and Dollar, among others, in Cincinnati.

Bus

Parkersburg’s bus station is located 6 km from the city centre.

Airports near Parkersburg

Airlines serving Parkersburg

Lufthansa
Good (4,605 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,445 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,597 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,280 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,546 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,930 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,124 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,718 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (833 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (395 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,511 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (707 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (487 reviews)
Show more

Where to stay in Parkersburg

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Sleep Inn & Suites Parkersburg and Hampton Inn & Suites Parkersburg Downtown.

Where to stay in popular areas of Parkersburg

Most booked hotels in Parkersburg

Hampton Inn & Suites Parkersburg Downtown
2 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£135+
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Parkersburg
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£107+
The Blennerhassett Hotel
3 stars
Poor (0, Poor reviews)
£141+
Quality Inn Parkersburg North-Vienna
2 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
£59+
Red Roof Inn Parkersburg
2 stars
Okay (5.9, Okay reviews)
£47+
Travelodge by Wyndham Parkersburg
2 stars
Okay (5.3, Okay reviews)
£41+

Hiring a car in Parkersburg

Expect to pay £0.83 per litre in Parkersburg (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £9.90 and £13.19. The most frequently booked car type in Parkersburg is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 51% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £0.83 per litre in Parkersburg (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £9.90 and £13.19. The most frequently booked car type in Parkersburg is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Supplier choice car hire (Class Special Car or similar) is, on average, 51% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.