Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting 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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Penzance has to offer.

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 March
Estimated hotel price
$88
1 night at 3-star hotel
Penzance in March
Estimated hotel price
$88
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 center.

Car

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

Plane

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

Car

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

Airports near Penzance

NQYCornwall Newquay
ISCIsles of Scilly St Mary's
PLHPlymouth

Airlines serving Penzance

British Airways
Good (8,104 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,992 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,477 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,436 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,650 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,914 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (297 reviews)
Loganair
Excellent (26 reviews)
Edelweiss Air
Good (31 reviews)
Pan Pacific Airlines
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Where to stay in popular areas of Penzance

Most booked hotels in Penzance

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Artist Residence Cornwall
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 794 reviews)
$324+
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Yha Penzance
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1039 reviews)
$70+
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Tregenna Castle Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 3933 reviews)
$180+
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The Western Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2461 reviews)
$221+
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Harbour Hotel St Ives
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2259 reviews)
$334+
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Carbis Bay and Spa Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 894 reviews)
$401+
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Renting a car in Penzance

Expect to pay $7.57 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 $90.85 and $121.13.

Expect to pay $7.57 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 $90.85 and $121.13.

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