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

Train

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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Bristol.

Bus

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

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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in Bristol.

Bus

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

NQYCornwall Newquay
ISCIsles of Scilly St Mary's
PLHPlymouth

Airlines serving Penzance

British Airways
Good (7,580 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,813 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,221 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,392 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,851 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (282 reviews)
AccesRail
Loganair
Excellent (23 reviews)
Edelweiss Air
Good (31 reviews)
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Where to stay in Penzance

Average rates range from around $160 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $112 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Penzance

Most booked hotels in Penzance

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Beechwood House
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 550 reviews)
$141+
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Harbour Hotel St Ives
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2181 reviews)
$180+
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Yha Penzance
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1008 reviews)
$40+
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Carbis Bay and Spa Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 889 reviews)
$332+
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Tregenna Castle Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 3173 reviews)
$80+
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Hotel Penzance
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1801 reviews)
$88+
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Renting a car in Penzance

Expect to pay $6.89 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 $82.67 and $110.23. The most frequently booked car type in Penzance is Intermediate (Skoda Octavia or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Citroen C1 or similar) are, on average, 50% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $6.89 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 $82.67 and $110.23. The most frequently booked car type in Penzance is Intermediate (Skoda Octavia or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Citroen C1 or similar) are, on average, 50% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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