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
£34
1 night at 3-star hotel
Penzance in November
Estimated hotel price
£34
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 DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , 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 DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION , 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 (7,583 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,814 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,222 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,395 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,851 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (282 reviews)
AccesRail
Loganair
Excellent (23 reviews)
Edelweiss Air
Good (31 reviews)
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Where to stay in Penzance

Average rates range from around £115 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £145 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Penzance

Most booked hotels in Penzance

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The Old Success Inn
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£80+
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Pedn-Olva
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£151+
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Harbour Hotel St Ives
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£134+
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Yha Penzance
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£30+
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Tregenna Castle Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£60+
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The Western
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£104+
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Hiring a car in Penzance

Expect to pay £1.36 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 £16.30 and £21.73. The most frequently booked car type in Penzance is Compact (Ford Focus or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Skoda Octavia or similar) is, on average, 46% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.36 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 £16.30 and £21.73. The most frequently booked car type in Penzance is Compact (Ford Focus or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate car hire (Skoda Octavia or similar) is, on average, 46% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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