Introduction
What to do
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. Penzance deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Penzance

Penzance in October
Estimated hotel price
£70
1 night at 3-star hotel
Penzance in October
Estimated hotel price
£70
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 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Penzance is to pick up a car hire from Bristol, which is about 255 km from Penzance. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Sixt, among others, in Bristol.

Plane

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

Car

Another option to get to Penzance is to pick up a car hire from Bristol, which is about 255 km from Penzance. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Sixt, among others, in Bristol.

Airports near Penzance

NQYCornwall Newquay
ISCIsles of Scilly St Mary's
PLHPlymouth

Airlines serving Penzance

British Airways
Good (8,214 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,071 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,533 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,480 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,927 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,758 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (298 reviews)
Loganair
Excellent (26 reviews)
Edelweiss Air
Good (32 reviews)
Pan Pacific Airlines
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Where to stay in Penzance

Average rates range from around £97 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £131 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)
£107+
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Tregenna Castle Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£87+
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Yha Penzance
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£40+
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The Western Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£76+
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Carbis Bay and Spa Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£295+
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Harbour Hotel St Ives
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£177+
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Hiring a car in Penzance

Expect to pay £1.62 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 £19.34 and £25.79. The most frequently booked car type in Penzance is Mini (Toyota Aygo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Skoda Octavia or similar) is, on average, 29% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.62 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 £19.34 and £25.79. The most frequently booked car type in Penzance is Mini (Toyota Aygo or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Skoda Octavia or similar) is, on average, 29% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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