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 one of the most popular cities to visit 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, The Bakehouse Restaurant (Chapel Street) and Turks Head Penzance (49 Chapel Street) are great picks.

When to visit Penzance

Penzance in November
Estimated hotel price
$37
1 night at 3-star hotel
Penzance in November
Estimated hotel price
$37
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 center.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Penzance, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train station in Penzance is called Penzance, and is located 0.5 km from the city center.

Car

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

Bus

National Express operates bus routes to Penzance. From London, the bus ride to Penzance takes 829 km and will cost you around $52. From Manchester, the ticket costs about $77 for a journey of 1231 km. The most popular bus station is Penzance Trelawney Estate, located 2.8 km from downtown Penzance. Penzance Botallack, Queens Arms is also a commonly used station, and is 11 km from the city center.

Plane

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

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Penzance, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train station in Penzance is called Penzance, and is located 0.5 km from the city center.

Car

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

Bus

National Express operates bus routes to Penzance. From London, the bus ride to Penzance takes 829 km and will cost you around $52. From Manchester, the ticket costs about $77 for a journey of 1231 km. The most popular bus station is Penzance Trelawney Estate, located 2.8 km from downtown Penzance. Penzance Botallack, Queens Arms is also a commonly used station, and is 11 km from the city center.

Airports near Penzance

Airlines serving Penzance

SWISS
Good (928 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,462 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (831 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (778 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,446 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (195 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,451 reviews)
Loganair
Excellent (14 reviews)
Edelweiss Air
Good (21 reviews)
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Where to stay in Penzance

Average rates range from around $113 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $89 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Penzance

Most booked hotels in Penzance

Green Apple Bed And Breakfast
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 394 reviews)
$110+
Pedn-Olva
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 888 reviews)
$208+
The Land's End Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 2888 reviews)
$124+
Carbis Bay and Spa Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 673 reviews)
$311+
St Ives Harbour Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1102 reviews)
$166+
Yha Penzance
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 767 reviews)
$25+

Renting a car in Penzance

Renting a car in Penzance costs $60 per day, on average, or $119 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $7.04 per gallon in Penzance (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $84.49 and $112.65. Compact (Opel Astra or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Penzance, while also 77% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Penzance costs $60 per day, on average, or $119 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $7.04 per gallon in Penzance (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $84.49 and $112.65. Compact (Opel Astra or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Penzance, while also 77% cheaper than other types, on average.