Penticton travel guide

Penticton Tourism | Penticton Guide

You're Going to Love Penticton

With a population of 37,721, Penticton is a must-see destination in British Columbia, Canada. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Penticton has to offer.

Where to Eat in Penticton

If you’re looking for affordable options, Villa Rosa Ristorante (795 Westminster Ave W) and BOGNERS OF PENTICTON (302 Eckhardt Ave W) are great picks.

When to visit Penticton

Penticton in December
Estimated hotel price
$71
1 night at 3-star hotel
Penticton in December
Estimated hotel price
$71
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Penticton in July, when the average temperature is 69.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 26.6 °F, with an average temperature of 30.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 1.8″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Penticton, with an average rainfall of 0.8″.

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How to Get to Penticton

Plane

When flying to Penticton, you’ll arrive at Penticton (YYF), which is located 1 mile from the city center. The shortest flight to Penticton from the United States departs from San Francisco and takes around 6h 32m.

Car

Another option to get to Penticton is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 159 miles from Penticton. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Priceless, among others, in Vancouver.

Plane

When flying to Penticton, you’ll arrive at Penticton (YYF), which is located 1 mile from the city center. The shortest flight to Penticton from the United States departs from San Francisco and takes around 6h 32m.

Car

Another option to get to Penticton is to pick up a car rental from Vancouver, which is about 159 miles from Penticton. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Priceless, among others, in Vancouver.

Airports near Penticton

Airlines serving Penticton

Lufthansa
Good (4,679 reviews)
KLM
Good (843 reviews)
SWISS
Good (948 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,583 reviews)
Air France
Good (977 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,436 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,977 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,990 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (930 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,752 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (528 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (773 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (487 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (960 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (811 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (958 reviews)
Air China
Good (33 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (552 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (671 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,773 reviews)
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Where to stay in Penticton

Average rates range from around $138 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $384 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Best Western Inn at Penticton and Waterfront Inn.

Where to stay in popular areas of Penticton

Most booked hotels in Penticton

Wesbert Winery & Guest Suites
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, 208 reviews)
$144+
Mountain Springs Nature Retreat
2 stars
Excellent (9.1, 45 reviews)
$128+
Ramada by Wyndham Penticton Hotel & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 683 reviews)
$161+
Naramata Courtyard Suites
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 94 reviews)
$175+
Penticton Lakeside Resort
4 stars
Good (7.6, 488 reviews)
$230+
Days Inn by Wyndham Penticton Conference Centre
2 stars
Good (7.4, 558 reviews)
$101+

Renting a car in Penticton

Renting a car in Penticton costs $64 per day, on average, or $191 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 18% cheaper than airport locations in Penticton.

Expect to pay $5.22 per gallon in Penticton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $62.69 and $83.58. Compact (Hyundai Kona or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Penticton, while also 28% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Penticton costs $64 per day, on average, or $191 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 18% cheaper than airport locations in Penticton.

Expect to pay $5.22 per gallon in Penticton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $62.69 and $83.58. Compact (Hyundai Kona or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Penticton, while also 28% cheaper than other types, on average.