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
RM 453
1 night at 3-star hotel
Helston in December
Estimated hotel price
RM 453
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 19 km from the city centre.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Helston, followed by Great Western Railway.

Bus

National Express operates bus routes to Helston. From London, the bus ride to Helston takes 893 km and will cost you around RM 164. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about RM 229 for a journey of 909 km.

Plane

When flying to Helston, you’ll arrive at Penzance (PZE), which is located 19 km from the city centre.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Helston, followed by Great Western Railway.

Bus

National Express operates bus routes to Helston. From London, the bus ride to Helston takes 893 km and will cost you around RM 164. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about RM 229 for a journey of 909 km.

Airports near Helston

EXTExeter
NQYCornwall Newquay
ISCIsles of Scilly St Mary's

Airlines serving Helston

KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,053 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,799 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (276 reviews)
Virgin Atlantic
Good (642 reviews)
AccesRail
Loganair
Excellent (17 reviews)
Aurigny Air
Excellent (9 reviews)
Edelweiss Air
Good (34 reviews)
Eastern Airways
Excellent (16 reviews)
Blue Islands
Good (8 reviews)
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Where to stay in Helston

Average rates range from around RM 575 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 428 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Helston

Most booked hotels in Helston

Old Success Inn
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
RM 688+
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The Land's End Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
RM 614+
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Hotel Penzance
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
RM 824+
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Hiring a car in Helston

Expect to pay RM 7.53 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 RM 90.34 and RM 120.45. The most frequently booked car type in Helston is Luxury (Volvo XC90 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Kia Stonic or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay RM 7.53 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 RM 90.34 and RM 120.45. The most frequently booked car type in Helston is Luxury (Volvo XC90 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Kia Stonic or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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