Penneshaw travel guide

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You're Going to Love Penneshaw

With a population of 264, Penneshaw is a must-see destination in South Australia, Australia. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Penneshaw to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Penneshaw

Penneshaw in June
Estimated hotel price
$148
1 night at 3-star hotel
Penneshaw in June
Estimated hotel price
$148
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Penneshaw in February, when the average temperature is 19 °C, and the highest can go up to 21 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 9 °C, with an average temperature of 11 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 83 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Penneshaw, with an average rainfall of 17 mm.

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How to Get to Penneshaw

Plane

Although Penneshaw doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Kingscote (KGC), which is located 37 km from Penneshaw. The shortest domestic flight to Penneshaw departs from Adelaide and takes around 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Penneshaw is to pick up a car hire from Adelaide, which is about 106 km from Penneshaw. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and East Coast Car Rentals, among others, in Adelaide.

Plane

Although Penneshaw doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Kingscote (KGC), which is located 37 km from Penneshaw. The shortest domestic flight to Penneshaw departs from Adelaide and takes around 40m.

Car

Another option to get to Penneshaw is to pick up a car hire from Adelaide, which is about 106 km from Penneshaw. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and East Coast Car Rentals, among others, in Adelaide.

Airports near Penneshaw

Airlines serving Penneshaw

Lufthansa
Good (4,672 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (930 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,503 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,563 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,936 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,131 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,811 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,601 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (400 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (499 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,608 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (184 reviews)
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Where to stay in Penneshaw

Average rates range from around $269 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $440 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Penneshaw

Most booked hotels in Penneshaw

The Fig Tree B & B
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$88+
Kangaroo Island Seafront
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$167+

Hiring a car in Penneshaw

Hiring a car in Penneshaw costs $179 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 19% more expensive than at Kingscote.

Expect to pay $1.80 per litre in Penneshaw (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $21.54 and $28.72. Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Penneshaw, while also 41% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Penneshaw costs $179 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 19% more expensive than at Kingscote.

Expect to pay $1.80 per litre in Penneshaw (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $21.54 and $28.72. Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Penneshaw, while also 41% cheaper than other types, on average.