Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting 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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Penzance to see all of its attractions.

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
C$ 122
1 night at 3-star hotel
Penzance in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 122
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 most popular train carrier serving Penzance, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Penzance to London takes 6h 17m and costs around C$ 226 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Glasgow, expect to pay about C$ 399 for a 11h 44m trip. The train station in Penzance is called Penzance, and is located 0.5 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Penzance is to pick up a car rental from Bristol, which is about 255 km from Penzance. You’ll find branches of keddy by Europcar and Hertz, among others, in Bristol.

Bus

National Express operates bus routes to Penzance. From London, the bus ride to Penzance takes 893 km and will cost you around C$ 53. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about C$ 73 for a journey of 909 km. The most popular bus station is Penzance Trelawney Estate, located 2.8 km from downtown 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 most popular train carrier serving Penzance, followed by Great Western Railway. The train journey from Penzance to London takes 6h 17m and costs around C$ 226 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Glasgow, expect to pay about C$ 399 for a 11h 44m trip. The train station in Penzance is called Penzance, and is located 0.5 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Penzance is to pick up a car rental from Bristol, which is about 255 km from Penzance. You’ll find branches of keddy by Europcar and Hertz, among others, in Bristol.

Bus

National Express operates bus routes to Penzance. From London, the bus ride to Penzance takes 893 km and will cost you around C$ 53. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about C$ 73 for a journey of 909 km. The most popular bus station is Penzance Trelawney Estate, located 2.8 km from downtown Penzance. Penzance Botallack, Queens Arms is also a commonly used station, and is 11 km from the city centre.

Airports near Penzance

NQYCornwall Newquay
ISCIsles of Scilly St Mary's
LEQLands End

Airlines serving Penzance

British Airways
Good (6,839 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,054 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,799 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (276 reviews)
Loganair
Excellent (18 reviews)
Edelweiss Air
Good (34 reviews)
Eastern Airways
Excellent (16 reviews)
Blue Islands
Good (8 reviews)
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Where to stay in Penzance

Average rates range from around C$ 192 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 155 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Penzance

Most booked hotels in Penzance

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Old Success Inn
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
C$ 220+
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The Land's End Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 197+
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Pedn-Olva
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
C$ 489+
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St Ives Harbour Hotel & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 332+
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Carbis Bay and Spa Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 590+
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Tregenna Castle Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 183+
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Renting a car in Penzance

Expect to pay C$ 2.41 per litre in Penzance (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 28.91 and C$ 38.54. The most frequently booked car type in Penzance is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Class Compact SUV or similar) are, on average, 25% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 2.41 per litre in Penzance (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 28.91 and C$ 38.54. The most frequently booked car type in Penzance is Intermediate (Kia Sportage or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Class Compact SUV or similar) are, on average, 25% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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