Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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, Outback Steakhouse - Penrith (123 Mulgoa Road) and Percy Plunkett (146 Station Street Nepean Village) are great picks.

When to visit Penrith

Penrith in May
Estimated hotel price
$183
1 night at 3-star hotel
Penrith in May
Estimated hotel price
$183
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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How to Get to Penrith

Plane

Although Penrith doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sydney Airport (SYD), which is located 49 km from Penrith. Orange Springhill is the most popular, with regular flights from Qantas Airways, Rex, Link Airways 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 49 km from Penrith. You’ll find branches of Turo and Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Sydney.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Penrith. From Melbourne, the bus ride to Penrith takes 1159 km and will cost you around $252. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about $165 for a journey of 1642 km.

Plane

Although Penrith doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Sydney Airport (SYD), which is located 49 km from Penrith. Orange Springhill is the most popular, with regular flights from Qantas Airways, Rex, Link Airways 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 49 km from Penrith. You’ll find branches of Turo and Bargain Car Rentals, among others, in Sydney.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Penrith. From Melbourne, the bus ride to Penrith takes 1159 km and will cost you around $252. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about $165 for a journey of 1642 km.

Airports near Penrith

OAGOrange Springhill
NTLNewcastle Williamtown
SYDSydney Kingsford Smith

Airlines serving Penrith

Lufthansa
Good (7,063 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,338 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,872 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,945 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,590 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,796 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,713 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,449 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,710 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,224 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,567 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,284 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,351 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,995 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,276 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,205 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (971 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,293 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (858 reviews)
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Where to stay in Penrith

Average rates range from around $153 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $215 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Penrith

Most booked hotels in Penrith

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Littomore Suites Kingswood
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$178+
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Pullman Sydney Penrith
5 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
$215+
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Hiring a car in Penrith

Hiring a car in Penrith costs $74 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 16% more expensive than at Sydney Kingsford Smith.

Expect to pay $1.63 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 $19.49 and $25.99. The most frequently booked car type in Penrith is Full-size (Nissan Pathfinder or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Mazda Mazda2 or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Penrith costs $74 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 16% more expensive than at Sydney Kingsford Smith.

Expect to pay $1.63 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 $19.49 and $25.99. The most frequently booked car type in Penrith is Full-size (Nissan Pathfinder or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Mazda Mazda2 or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Best car hire deals in Penrith

Full-size

5 Adults, 2 Bags

$69/day

Full-size

Pick-up truck

5 Adults, 2 Bags

$81/day

Pick-up truck
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