Penrith travel guide
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You're Going to Love Penrith
With a population of 14,793, Penrith is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Penrith to see all of its attractions.
Activities & attractions in Penrith
When to visit Penrith
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 50 miles from Penrith. Newcastle Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Penrith departs from London and takes around 1h 25m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Penrith, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Penrith to Newcastle upon Tyne takes 1h 33m and costs around £3 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Exeter, expect to pay about £217 for a 15h 58m trip. Located 0.3 miles from the city centre, Penrith is the busiest station in Penrith. Another popular train station is Penrith Lazonby & Kirkoswald, located 6 miles from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Penrith is to pick up a car hire from Manchester, which is about 84 miles from Penrith. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in Manchester.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Penrith, including National Express, FlixBus and BlaBlaBus. From Edinburgh, the bus ride to Penrith takes 200 miles and will cost you around £14. From London, the ticket costs about £78 for a journey of 385 miles.
Airlines serving Penrith
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. Average rates range from around £108 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £122 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Penrith
Most booked hotels in Penrith
Hiring a car in Penrith
Hiring a car in Penrith costs £46 per day, on average.
Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.83 and £23.77. The most frequently booked car type in Penrith is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Peugeot 2008 or similar) is, on average, 69% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.