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. 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
£76
1 night at 3-star hotel
Penzance in November
Estimated hotel price
£76
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.

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 keddy by Europcar, among others, in Bristol.

Plane

When flying to Penzance, you’ll arrive at Penzance (PZE), which is located 0 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 keddy by Europcar, among others, in Bristol.

Airports near Penzance

NQYCornwall Newquay
ISCIsles of Scilly St Mary's
PLHPlymouth

Airlines serving Penzance

British Airways
Good (8,265 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,107 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,544 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,447 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,922 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,845 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (299 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 £111 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Penzance

Most booked hotels in Penzance

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27 The Terrace
5 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£193+
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Saltwater
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£86+
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The Land's End Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£119+
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Duporth Guest House
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£71+
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Tregenna Castle Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£74+
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The Western Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£74+
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Hiring a car in Penzance

Expect to pay £1.75 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 £20.89 and £27.85. 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, 23% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay £1.75 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 £20.89 and £27.85. 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, 23% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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