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How to get there
Where to stay
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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, 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 miles from the city center.

Train

The train station in Penzance is called Penzance, and is located 0.3 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 keddy by Europcar and DRIVALIA , among others, in Bristol.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Penzance Trelawney Estate, located 1.7 miles from downtown Penzance. Penzance Botallack, Queens Arms is also a commonly used station, and is 7 miles from the city center.

Plane

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

Train

The train station in Penzance is called Penzance, and is located 0.3 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 keddy by Europcar and DRIVALIA , among others, in Bristol.

Bus

The most popular bus station is Penzance Trelawney Estate, located 1.7 miles from downtown Penzance. Penzance Botallack, Queens Arms is also a commonly used station, and is 7 miles from the city center.

Airports near Penzance

NQYCornwall Newquay
ISCIsles of Scilly St Mary's
LEQLands End

Airlines serving Penzance

British Airways
Good (7,081 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,654 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,596 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,152 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,140 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,819 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (281 reviews)
Loganair
Excellent (18 reviews)
Edelweiss Air
Good (34 reviews)
Eastern Airways
Excellent (16 reviews)
Blue Islands
Good (8 reviews)
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Where to stay in Penzance

Average rates range from around $152 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $114 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, 532 reviews)
$127+
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Pedn-Olva
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1244 reviews)
$378+
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Carbis Bay and Spa Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 837 reviews)
$438+
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St Ives Harbour Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2053 reviews)
$303+
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Tregenna Castle Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 3003 reviews)
$181+
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Yha Penzance
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 930 reviews)
$35+
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Renting a car in Penzance

Expect to pay $6.66 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 $79.95 and $106.60. The most frequently booked car type in Penzance is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) are, on average, 47% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $6.66 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 $79.95 and $106.60. The most frequently booked car type in Penzance is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) are, on average, 47% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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