Penrith travel guide
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You're Going to Love Penrith
With a population of 13,343, Penrith is a must-see destination in New South Wales, Australia. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. 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, Percy Plunkett (146 Station Street Nepean Village) and Rusty Penny Brewing (137 Coreen Ave 4) are great picks.
When to visit Penrith
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Penrith in January, when the average temperature is 22 °C, and the highest can go up to 28 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 5 °C, with an average temperature of 11 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in January, when precipitation is around 100 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Penrith, with an average rainfall of 30 mm.
How to Get to Penrith
Plane
Although Penrith doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sydney Airport (SYD), which is located 30 miles from Penrith. Orange Springhill is the most popular, with regular flights from Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, Jetstar and other airlines departing from Australia.
Car
Another option to get to Penrith is to pick up a car hire from Sydney, which is about 30 miles from Penrith. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and East Coast Car Rentals, among others, in Sydney.
Bus
Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Penrith. From Melbourne, the bus ride to Penrith takes 720 miles and will cost you around $261. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about $185 for a journey of 1020 miles.
Airlines serving Penrith
Where to stay in Penrith
Average rates range from around $145 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $144 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Penrith
Hiring a car in Penrith
Hiring a car in Penrith costs $66 per day, on average.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 4% more expensive than at Sydney Kingsford Smith.
Expect to pay $1.79 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 $21.46 and $28.61. The most frequently booked car type in Penrith is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Kia Rio or similar) is, on average, 49% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.