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 November
Estimated hotel price
$37
1 night at 3-star hotel
Penzance in November
Estimated hotel price
$37
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 Arriva. 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 Europcar and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Bristol.

Bus

National Express operates bus routes to Penzance. From Nottingham, the bus ride to Penzance takes 735 miles and will cost you around $85. From Manchester, the ticket costs about $40 for a journey of 850 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 Arriva. 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 Europcar and GREEN MOTION , among others, in Bristol.

Bus

National Express operates bus routes to Penzance. From Nottingham, the bus ride to Penzance takes 735 miles and will cost you around $85. From Manchester, the ticket costs about $40 for a journey of 850 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 (941 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,534 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (827 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (773 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,445 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (194 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,439 reviews)
Loganair
Excellent (14 reviews)
Edelweiss Air
Good (22 reviews)
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Where to stay in Penzance

Average rates range from around $125 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $89 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, 405 reviews)
$118+
Pedn-Olva
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 898 reviews)
$207+
The Land's End Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 2986 reviews)
$175+
Carbis Bay and Spa Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 676 reviews)
$313+
St Ives Harbour Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1124 reviews)
$203+
Yha Penzance
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 782 reviews)
$28+

Renting a car in Penzance

Renting a car in Penzance costs $56 per day, on average, or $113 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $7.08 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 $84.94 and $113.26. 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, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Penzance costs $56 per day, on average, or $113 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

Expect to pay $7.08 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 $84.94 and $113.26. 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, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.