Penticton travel guide

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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 66 days in order to fully appreciate everything Penticton has to offer.

Where to Eat in Penticton

If you’re looking for affordable options, Hillside Winery & Bistro (1350 Naramata Road) and Villa Rosa Ristorante (795 Westminster Ave W) are great picks.

When to visit Penticton

Penticton in December
Estimated hotel price
$122
1 night at 3-star hotel
Penticton in December
Estimated hotel price
$122
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Penticton in July, when the average temperature is 21 °C, and the highest can go up to 29 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -3 °C, with an average temperature of -1 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 46 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Penticton, with an average rainfall of 20 mm.

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How to Get to Penticton

Plane

When flying to Penticton, you’ll arrive at Penticton (YYF), which is located 2 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Penticton is to pick up a car hire from Vancouver, which is about 256 km from Penticton. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in Vancouver.

Plane

When flying to Penticton, you’ll arrive at Penticton (YYF), which is located 2 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Penticton is to pick up a car hire from Vancouver, which is about 256 km from Penticton. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Dollar, among others, in Vancouver.

Airports near Penticton

Airlines serving Penticton

Lufthansa
Good (4,620 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (928 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,936 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,741 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (915 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,520 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (490 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (775 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (463 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (954 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (815 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (988 reviews)
Air China
Good (31 reviews)
Qantas Airways
Good (541 reviews)
Philippine Airlines
Good (673 reviews)
American Airlines
Good (5,776 reviews)
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Where to stay in Penticton

Average rates range from around $182 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $504 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Riverside Motel and Bowmont Motel.

Where to stay in popular areas of Penticton

Most booked hotels in Penticton

Wesbert Winery & Guest Suites
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
$207+
Ramada by Wyndham Penticton Hotel & Suites
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$169+
Penticton Lakeside Resort
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
$300+
Days Inn by Wyndham Penticton Conference Centre
2 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
$128+
Best Western Inn at Penticton
2 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$165+
Sandman Hotel Penticton
3 stars
Good (6.1, Good reviews)
$129+

Hiring a car in Penticton

Expect to pay $2.18 per litre in Penticton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $26.15 and $34.86. Economy (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Penticton, while also 29% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $2.18 per litre in Penticton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $26.15 and $34.86. Economy (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Penticton, while also 29% cheaper than other types, on average.