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

Helston travel guide

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You're Going to Love Helston

With a population of 9,780, Helston is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Helston deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Helston

Helston in February
Estimated hotel price
£62
1 night at 3-star hotel
Helston in February
Estimated hotel price
£62
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Helston

Plane

When flying to Helston, you’ll arrive at Penzance (PZE), which is located 19 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Helston is to pick up a car hire from Bristol, which is about 241 km from Helston. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Sixt, among others, in Bristol.

Plane

When flying to Helston, you’ll arrive at Penzance (PZE), which is located 19 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Helston is to pick up a car hire from Bristol, which is about 241 km from Helston. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Sixt, among others, in Bristol.

Airports near Helston

EXTExeter
NQYCornwall Newquay
ISCIsles of Scilly St Mary's

Airlines serving Helston

KLM
Good (1,558 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,159 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,035 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,643 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,739 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,505 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,467 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,701 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,923 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (300 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (694 reviews)
Loganair
Excellent (26 reviews)
Aurigny Air
Excellent (15 reviews)
Edelweiss Air
Good (32 reviews)
Pan Pacific Airlines
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Where to stay in Helston

Average rates range from around £87 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £245 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Helston

Most booked hotels in Helston

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Mullion Cove Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
£157+
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Housel Bay Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£115+
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Three Tuns
3 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£87+
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Cadgwith Cove Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£64+
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The Land's End Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£82+
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Polurrian on the Lizard
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£123+
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Hiring a car in Helston

Hiring a car in Helston costs £38 per day, on average, or £75 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.60 per litre in Helston (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.13 and £25.50.

Hiring a car in Helston costs £38 per day, on average, or £75 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.60 per litre in Helston (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £19.13 and £25.50.