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
$61
1 night at 3-star hotel
Penzance in January
Estimated hotel price
$61
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 km from the city centre.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Penzance. The train station in Penzance is called Penzance, and is located 0.5 km from the city centre.

Bus

National Express operates bus routes to Penzance. The most popular bus station is Penzance Trelawney Estate, located 2.8 km from the city centre of Penzance. Penzance Botallack, Queens Arms is also a commonly used station, and is 11 km from the city centre.

Plane

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

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Penzance. The train station in Penzance is called Penzance, and is located 0.5 km from the city centre.

Bus

National Express operates bus routes to Penzance. The most popular bus station is Penzance Trelawney Estate, located 2.8 km from the city centre of Penzance. Penzance Botallack, Queens Arms is also a commonly used station, and is 11 km from the city centre.

Airports near Penzance

Airlines serving Penzance

British Airways
Good (6,840 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,683 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,952 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,233 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (775 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,350 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,108 reviews)
easyJet
Good (2,034 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (308 reviews)
Loganair
Excellent (17 reviews)
Edelweiss Air
Good (46 reviews)
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Where to stay in Penzance

Average rates range from around $181 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $100 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Penzance

Most booked hotels in Penzance

The Land's End Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$228+
Old Success Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$201+
Hotel Penzance
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$167+
The Queens Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$194+

Hiring a car in Penzance

Expect to pay $2.89 per litre in Penzance (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $34.58 and $46.11. 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 car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 47% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.89 per litre in Penzance (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $34.58 and $46.11. 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 car hire (Ford Focus or similar) is, on average, 47% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.