Penticton travel guide

Penticton Tourism | Penticton Guide

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. We recommend you stay at least 6 days in order to fully appreciate everything Penticton has to offer.

Where to Eat in Penticton

If you’re looking for affordable options, Hillside Winery & Bistro (1350 Naramata Road) and Villa Rosa Ristorante (795 Westminster Ave W) are great picks.

When to visit Penticton

Penticton in December
Estimated hotel price
£64
1 night at 3-star hotel
Penticton in December
Estimated hotel price
£64
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. The shortest flight to Penticton from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 33h 47m.

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 Avis and Thrifty, among others, in Vancouver.

Plane

When flying to Penticton, you’ll arrive at Penticton (YYF), which is located 2 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Penticton from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 33h 47m.

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 Avis and Thrifty, among others, in Vancouver.

Airports near Penticton

Airlines serving Penticton

Lufthansa
Good (4,614 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,599 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,930 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,729 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,514 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (487 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (775 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (460 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (956 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (815 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (988 reviews)
Air China
Good (31 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (538 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (673 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,775 reviews)
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Where to stay in Penticton

Average rates range from around £95 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £264 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Best Western Inn at Penticton and Waterfront Inn.

Where to stay in popular areas of Penticton

Most booked hotels in Penticton

Ramada by Wyndham Penticton Hotel & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£87+
Penticton Lakeside Resort
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
£156+
Days Inn by Wyndham Penticton Conference Centre
2 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
£66+
Best Western Inn at Penticton
2 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
£86+
Sandman Hotel Penticton
3 stars
Good (6.1, Good reviews)
£67+

Hiring a car in Penticton

Expect to pay £1.11 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 £13.26 and £17.67. Economy (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Penticton, while also 29% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay £1.11 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 £13.26 and £17.67. Economy (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Penticton, while also 29% cheaper than other types, on average.