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.

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

Penrith in February
Estimated hotel price
£71
1 night at 3-star hotel
Penrith in February
Estimated hotel price
£71
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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.

Airports near Penrith

Airlines serving Penrith

Lufthansa
Good (4,042 reviews)
KLM
Good (758 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,474 reviews)
British Airways
Good (3,819 reviews)
SWISS
Good (872 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,152 reviews)
Air France
Good (897 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,646 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,407 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (1,991 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,472 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (447 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (4,695 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Good (781 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (214 reviews)
Finnair
Good (939 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (743 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,057 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (773 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (325 reviews)
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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

Yha Helvellyn
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£36+
The Crown Inn Pooley Bridge
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£90+
Queens Head Inn
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£75+
Yha Patterdale - Hostel
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£27+
North Lakes Hotel & Spa
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£95+
Shap Wells Hotel
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
£64+

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.

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.