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 March
Estimated hotel price
€129
1 night at 3-star hotel
Helston in March
Estimated hotel price
€129
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.

Car

Another option to get to Helston is to pick up a car hire from Bristol, which is about 241 km from Helston. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and Europcar, among others, in Bristol.

Bus

National Express operates bus routes to Helston. From Bristol, the bus ride to Helston takes 628 km and will cost you around €43. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about €44 for a journey of 861 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.

Car

Another option to get to Helston is to pick up a car hire from Bristol, which is about 241 km from Helston. You’ll find branches of DRIVALIA and Europcar, among others, in Bristol.

Bus

National Express operates bus routes to Helston. From Bristol, the bus ride to Helston takes 628 km and will cost you around €43. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about €44 for a journey of 861 km.

Airports near Helston

Airlines serving Helston

British Airways
Good (6,841 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,646 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,885 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,238 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,302 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,088 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (306 reviews)
Loganair
Excellent (18 reviews)
Aurigny Air
Excellent (9 reviews)
Edelweiss Air
Good (44 reviews)
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Where to stay in Helston

Average rates range from around €93 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €101 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Helston

Most booked hotels in Helston

Harbour Inn
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
€130+
The Land's End Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
€145+
Three Tuns
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
€95+
Polurrian on the Lizard
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
€118+
The Top House Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
€74+
Cadgwith Cove Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
€79+

Hiring a car in Helston

Expect to pay €1.61 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 €19.29 and €25.71. 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, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay €1.61 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 €19.29 and €25.71. 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, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.