Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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 one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 5 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
$102
1 night at 3-star hotel
Penzance in October
Estimated hotel price
$102
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 centre.

Car

Another option to get to Penzance is to pick up a car hire from Bristol, which is about 158 miles from Penzance. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in Bristol.

Plane

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

Car

Another option to get to Penzance is to pick up a car hire from Bristol, which is about 158 miles from Penzance. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in Bristol.

Airports near Penzance

NQYCornwall Newquay
ISCIsles of Scilly St Mary's
PLHPlymouth

Airlines serving Penzance

British Airways
Good (8,168 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,035 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,505 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,469 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,923 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,706 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (300 reviews)
Loganair
Excellent (26 reviews)
Edelweiss Air
Good (32 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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Artist Residence Cornwall
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
$467+
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Hotel Penzance
4 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
$300+
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The Queens Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
$343+
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The Lugger Inn
3 stars
Poor (0, Poor reviews)
$333+
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Hiring a car in Penzance

Expect to pay $3.72 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 $44.60 and $59.46. The most frequently booked car type in Penzance is Intermediate (Peugeot 5008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Opel Vivaro or similar) is, on average, 42% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.72 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 $44.60 and $59.46. The most frequently booked car type in Penzance is Intermediate (Peugeot 5008 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Opel Vivaro or similar) is, on average, 42% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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