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.
Activities & attractions in Helston
Nature & Outdoor Activities
When to visit Helston
How to Get to Helston
Plane
When flying to Helston, you’ll arrive at Penzance (PZE), which is located 12 miles from the city centre.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Helston, followed by Great Western Railway.
Car
Another option to get to Helston is to pick up a car hire from Bristol, which is about 150 miles from Helston. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Bristol.
Bus
National Express operates bus routes to Helston. From Exeter, the bus ride to Helston takes 300 miles and will cost you around £25. From London, the ticket costs about £37 for a journey of 605 miles.
Airlines serving Helston
Where to stay in popular areas of Helston
Most booked hotels in Helston
Hiring a car in Helston
Hiring a car in Helston costs £58 per day, on average, or £117 if you want to hire it for 2 days.
Expect to pay £1.37 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 £16.41 and £21.87. The most frequently booked car type in Helston is Standard (Class Standard Van or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Jeep Avenger or similar) is, on average, 49% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.