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.
Activities & attractions in Penrith
Where to Eat in Penrith
If you’re looking for affordable options, Pooley bridge inn (Finkle St) and The Cross Keys Inn (5 Carleton Rd) are great picks.
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 80 km 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 only carrier operating train routes to Penrith. Located 0.4 km from the city centre, Penrith is the busiest station in Penrith. Another popular train station is Penrith Lazonby & Kirkoswald, located 10 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Penrith is to pick up a car hire from Edinburgh, which is about 146 km from Penrith. You’ll find branches of INTERRENT and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Edinburgh.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Penrith, including FlixBus, National Express and BlaBlaBus.
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 £97 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £125 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 £38 per day, on average.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 43% more expensive than at Carlisle Lake District.
Expect to pay £1.50 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 £17.92 and £23.90. The most frequently booked car type in Penrith is Intermediate (Nissan Qashqai or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Renault Captur or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.