Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Helston travel guide

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You're Going to Love Helston

With a population of 9,780, Helston is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom.

When to visit Helston

Helston in December
Estimated hotel price
$178
1 night at 3-star hotel
Helston in December
Estimated hotel price
$178
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Helston

Plane

When flying to Helston, you’ll arrive at Penzance (PZE), which is located 12 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Helston is to pick up a car hire from Exeter, which is about 87 miles from Helston. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Alamo, among others, in Exeter.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Helston using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Helston takes 550 miles and will cost you around $56. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $121 for a journey of 580 miles.

Plane

When flying to Helston, you’ll arrive at Penzance (PZE), which is located 12 miles from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Helston is to pick up a car hire from Exeter, which is about 87 miles from Helston. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Alamo, among others, in Exeter.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Helston using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Helston takes 550 miles and will cost you around $56. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about $121 for a journey of 580 miles.

Airports near Helston

EXTExeter
NQYCornwall Newquay
ISCIsles of Scilly St Mary's

Airlines serving Helston

KLM
Good (1,344 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,889 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,595 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,451 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,571 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,206 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,067 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,090 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,804 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (276 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (644 reviews)
AccesRail
Loganair
Excellent (18 reviews)
Aurigny Air
Excellent (10 reviews)
Edelweiss Air
Good (34 reviews)
Blue Islands
Good (8 reviews)
Eastern Airways
Excellent (16 reviews)
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Where to stay in Helston

Average rates range from around $233 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $168 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Helston

Most booked hotels in Helston

Hotel Penzance
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
$329+
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The Queens Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$226+
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Hiring a car in Helston

Expect to pay $3.05 per litre in Helston (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $36.50 and $48.67. The most frequently booked car type in Helston is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Kia Stonic or similar) is, on average, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.05 per litre in Helston (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $36.50 and $48.67. The most frequently booked car type in Helston is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Kia Stonic or similar) is, on average, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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