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 November
Estimated hotel price
AED 379
1 night at 3-star hotel
Penrith in November
Estimated hotel price
AED 379
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 50 miles from Penrith.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Penrith, followed by Avanti West Coast. 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 Alamo and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Penrith using National Express or FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Penrith takes 165 miles and will cost you around AED 55. From Manchester, the ticket costs about AED 154 for a journey of 195 miles.

Plane

Although Penrith doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Newcastle Airport (UK) (NCL), which is located 50 miles from Penrith.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Penrith, followed by Avanti West Coast. 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 Alamo and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Manchester.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Penrith using National Express or FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Penrith takes 165 miles and will cost you around AED 55. From Manchester, the ticket costs about AED 154 for a journey of 195 miles.

Airports near Penrith

Airlines serving Penrith

Lufthansa
Good (4,614 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,451 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,599 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,282 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,930 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,478 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,729 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (1,160 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 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 Hotel, Penrith offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around AED 483 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 565 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Penrith

Most booked hotels in Penrith

Yha Helvellyn - Hostel
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
AED 70+
North Lakes Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
AED 583+
The George Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
AED 477+
Yha Patterdale
2 stars
Poor (0, Poor reviews)
AED 140+

Hiring a car in Penrith

Expect to pay AED 6.80 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 81.54 and AED 108.71. The most frequently booked car type in Penrith is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Kia Picanto or similar) is, on average, 86% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 6.80 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 81.54 and AED 108.71. The most frequently booked car type in Penrith is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Kia Picanto or similar) is, on average, 86% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.