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
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.
Train
Northern Rail is the most popular train carrier serving Penrith, followed by Lumo. 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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car and DRIVALIA , among others, in Edinburgh.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Penrith using National Express or FlixBus. From Manchester, the bus ride to Penrith takes 290 km and will cost you around RM 164. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about RM 190 for a journey of 515 km.
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 The Greyhound Hotel, Penrith offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around RM 523 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 704 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
Expect to pay RM 7.71 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 RM 92.43 and RM 123.24. The most frequently booked car type in Penrith is Intermediate (Kia XCeed or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 10% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.