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

Penzance travel guide

Penzance Tourism | Penzance Guide

You're Going to Love Penzance

With a population of 20,812, Penzance is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Penzance deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Penzance

If you’re looking for affordable options, Argoe (Newlyn) and Turks Head Penzance (49 Chapel Street) are great picks.

When to visit Penzance

Penzance in November
Estimated hotel price
£50
1 night at 3-star hotel
Penzance in November
Estimated hotel price
£50
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Penzance

Plane

When flying to Penzance, you’ll arrive at Penzance (PZE), which is located 0 miles from the city centre.

Train

The train station in Penzance is called Penzance, and is located 0.3 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Penzance is to pick up a car hire from Bristol, which is about 158 miles from Penzance. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Sixt, among others, in Bristol.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Penzance Trelawney Estate, located 1.7 miles from the city centre of Penzance. Penzance Botallack, Queens Arms is also a commonly used station, and is 7 miles from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Penzance, you’ll arrive at Penzance (PZE), which is located 0 miles from the city centre.

Train

The train station in Penzance is called Penzance, and is located 0.3 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Penzance is to pick up a car hire from Bristol, which is about 158 miles from Penzance. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Sixt, among others, in Bristol.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Penzance Trelawney Estate, located 1.7 miles from the city centre of Penzance. Penzance Botallack, Queens Arms is also a commonly used station, and is 7 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Penzance

NQYCornwall Newquay
ISCIsles of Scilly St Mary's
PLHPlymouth

Airlines serving Penzance

British Airways
Good (7,363 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,623 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,157 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,275 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,820 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (281 reviews)
AccesRail
Loganair
Excellent (19 reviews)
Edelweiss Air
Good (31 reviews)
Blue Islands
Good (8 reviews)
Eastern Airways
Excellent (16 reviews)
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Where to stay in Penzance

Average rates range from around £103 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £120 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Penzance

Most booked hotels in Penzance

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Green Apple Bed And Breakfast
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, Excellent reviews)
£94+
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Beechwood House
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£97+
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Tregenna Castle Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£93+
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St Ives Harbour Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£166+
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Yha Penzance
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£49+
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Carbis Bay and Spa Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£290+
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Hiring a car in Penzance

Hiring a car in Penzance costs £46 per day, on average, or £92 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.33 per litre in Penzance (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.92 and £21.22. The most frequently booked car type in Penzance is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Kia Stonic or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Penzance costs £46 per day, on average, or £92 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

Expect to pay £1.33 per litre in Penzance (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £15.92 and £21.22. The most frequently booked car type in Penzance is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Kia Stonic or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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