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, The Bakehouse Restaurant (Chapel Street) and Turks Head Penzance (49 Chapel Street) are great picks.

When to visit Penzance

Penzance in January
Estimated hotel price
$48
1 night at 3-star hotel
Penzance in January
Estimated hotel price
$48
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

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Penzance, followed by Great Western Railway. 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 DRIVALIA , among others, in Bristol.

Bus

National Express operates bus routes to Penzance. From Bristol, the bus ride to Penzance takes 455 miles and will cost you around $46. From London, the ticket costs about $55 for a journey of 495 miles. 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

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Penzance, followed by Great Western Railway. 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 DRIVALIA , among others, in Bristol.

Bus

National Express operates bus routes to Penzance. From Bristol, the bus ride to Penzance takes 455 miles and will cost you around $46. From London, the ticket costs about $55 for a journey of 495 miles. 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

Airlines serving Penzance

SWISS
Good (950 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,643 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,422 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (807 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (838 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (741 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (193 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,427 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,392 reviews)
Loganair
Excellent (14 reviews)
Edelweiss Air
Good (22 reviews)
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Where to stay in Penzance

Average rates range from around $132 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $91 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Penzance

Most booked hotels in Penzance

Green Apple Bed And Breakfast
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 417 reviews)
$126+
Pedn-Olva
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 897 reviews)
$236+
The Land's End Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 2996 reviews)
$214+
Carbis Bay and Spa Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 670 reviews)
$382+
Yha Penzance
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 803 reviews)
$28+
St Ives Harbour Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1162 reviews)
$215+

Renting a car in Penzance

Renting a car in Penzance costs $59 per day, on average, or $119 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $7.19 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 $86.31 and $115.08. The most frequently booked car type in Penzance is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Vauxhall Astra or similar) are, on average, 69% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Penzance costs $59 per day, on average, or $119 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $7.19 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 $86.31 and $115.08. The most frequently booked car type in Penzance is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Vauxhall Astra or similar) are, on average, 69% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.