Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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.

Where to Eat in Penrith

If you’re looking for affordable options, TJ’S (Howtown) and The Highland Drove Inn (The Highland Drove Inn) are great picks.

When to visit Penrith

Penrith in September
Estimated hotel price
AED 356
1 night at 3-star hotel
Penrith in September
Estimated hotel price
AED 356
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 Emirates, Qantas Airways, Garuda Indonesia and other airlines departing from the United Arab Emirates.

Train

Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Penrith, followed by AccesRail. 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 Manchester, which is about 136 km from Penrith. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Penrith using National Express or FlixBus.

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 Emirates, Qantas Airways, Garuda Indonesia and other airlines departing from the United Arab Emirates.

Train

Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Penrith, followed by AccesRail. 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 Manchester, which is about 136 km from Penrith. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Penrith using National Express or FlixBus.

Airports near Penrith

NCLNewcastle upon Tyne
MANManchester
EDIEdinburgh Turnhouse

Airlines serving Penrith

KLM
Good (1,442 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,736 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,690 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,085 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,198 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,855 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,094 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,188 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,721 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,524 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,485 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,644 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,658 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,374 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,140 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,351 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,174 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,434 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 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 The Greyhound Inn, Penrith offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around AED 429 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 635 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Penrith

Most booked hotels in Penrith

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Westmorland Hotel Tebay
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
AED 411+
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The Inn On The Lake
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
AED 933+
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Troutbeck Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
AED 323+
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North Lakes Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
AED 551+
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Shap Wells Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
AED 415+
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Hiring a car in Penrith

Expect to pay AED 6.58 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 AED 78.89 and AED 105.18. The most frequently booked car type in Penrith is Compact (Jeep Avenger or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 6.58 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 AED 78.89 and AED 105.18. The most frequently booked car type in Penrith is Compact (Jeep Avenger or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.