Introduction
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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. 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 February
Estimated hotel price
$84
1 night at 3-star hotel
Penzance in February
Estimated hotel price
$84
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.

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 Sixt, among others, in Bristol.

Plane

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

Airports near Penzance

NQYCornwall Newquay
ISCIsles of Scilly St Mary's
PLHPlymouth

Airlines serving Penzance

British Airways
Good (8,210 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,065 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,535 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,485 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,925 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,755 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 popular areas of Penzance

Most booked hotels in Penzance

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Downsfield Bed And Breakfast
4 stars
Excellent (9, 1016 reviews)
$219+
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Tregenna Castle Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 3998 reviews)
$120+
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Yha Penzance
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1079 reviews)
$54+
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The Western Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2498 reviews)
$117+
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Carbis Bay and Spa Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 916 reviews)
$399+
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Harbour Hotel St Ives
4 stars
Excellent (8, 2326 reviews)
$248+
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Renting a car in Penzance

Expect to pay $8.25 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 $99.03 and $132.04. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Penzance, while also 21% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $8.25 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 $99.03 and $132.04. Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Penzance, while also 21% cheaper than other types, on average.

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