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 one of the most popular cities to visit 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 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 keddy by Europcar and GREEN MOTION , 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 keddy by Europcar and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Bristol.

Airports near Penzance

NQYCornwall Newquay
ISCIsles of Scilly St Mary's
PLHPlymouth

Airlines serving Penzance

British Airways
Good (8,028 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,968 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,450 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,396 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,600 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,904 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (293 reviews)
AccesRail
Loganair
Good (25 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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Pedn-Olva
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 1332 reviews)
$289+
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Artist Residence Cornwall
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 788 reviews)
$225+
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Yha Penzance
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1034 reviews)
$89+
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Tregenna Castle Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 3897 reviews)
$159+
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The Western
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2456 reviews)
$231+
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Harbour Hotel St Ives
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2244 reviews)
$329+
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Renting a car in Penzance

Expect to pay $8.03 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 $96.30 and $128.40.

Expect to pay $8.03 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 $96.30 and $128.40.

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