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 October
Estimated hotel price
$101
1 night at 3-star hotel
Penzance in October
Estimated hotel price
$101
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 GREEN MOTION and keddy by Europcar, 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 GREEN MOTION and keddy by Europcar, 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
PLHPlymouth

Airlines serving Penzance

British Airways
Good (7,773 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,889 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,424 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,286 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,464 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,878 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (285 reviews)
AccesRail
Loganair
Excellent (23 reviews)
Edelweiss Air
Good (30 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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The Old Success Inn
4 stars
Excellent (9, 1537 reviews)
$111+
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Carnson House
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 855 reviews)
$121+
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Harbour Hotel St Ives
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2203 reviews)
$212+
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Yha Penzance
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1016 reviews)
$47+
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Carbis Bay and Spa Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 891 reviews)
$337+
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Tregenna Castle Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 3190 reviews)
$106+
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Renting a car in Penzance

Renting a car in Penzance costs $68 per day, on average, or $205 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $6.74 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 $80.86 and $107.81. The most frequently booked car type in Penzance is Compact (Ford Focus or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Opel Vivaro or similar) are, on average, 44% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Penzance costs $68 per day, on average, or $205 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $6.74 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 $80.86 and $107.81. The most frequently booked car type in Penzance is Compact (Ford Focus or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Opel Vivaro or similar) are, on average, 44% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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