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. Helston deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Helston

Helston in September
Estimated hotel price
$109
1 night at 3-star hotel
Helston in September
Estimated hotel price
$109
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 12 miles from the city center.

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 rental from Bristol, which is about 150 miles from Helston. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in Bristol.

Bus

National Express operates bus routes to Helston. From Bristol, the bus ride to Helston takes 455 miles and will cost you around $46. From London, the ticket costs about $55 for a journey of 495 miles.

Plane

When flying to Helston, you’ll arrive at Penzance (PZE), which is located 12 miles from the city center.

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 rental from Bristol, which is about 150 miles from Helston. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in Bristol.

Bus

National Express operates bus routes to Helston. From Bristol, the bus ride to Helston takes 455 miles and will cost you around $46. From London, the ticket costs about $55 for a journey of 495 miles.

Airports near Helston

Airlines serving Helston

SWISS
Good (952 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,422 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (808 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (840 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (739 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (193 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,429 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (3,396 reviews)
Loganair
Excellent (14 reviews)
Aurigny Air
Excellent (7 reviews)
Edelweiss Air
Good (22 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Helston

Most booked hotels in Helston

Harbour Inn
4 stars
Excellent (9, 523 reviews)
$172+
The Top House Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 512 reviews)
$119+
Three Tuns
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 419 reviews)
$118+
Polurrian on the Lizard
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 823 reviews)
$154+
Cadgwith Cove Inn
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 420 reviews)
$131+
Yha Penzance
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 803 reviews)
$28+

Renting a car in Helston

Expect to pay $7.19 per gallon in Helston (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $86.31 and $115.08. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Helston, while also 16% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $7.19 per gallon in Helston (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $86.31 and $115.08. Mini (Fiat 500 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Helston, while also 16% cheaper than other types, on average.