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Economy | £35/day |
Compact | £39/day |
Intermediate | £38/day |
People carrier | £103/day |
Full-size SUV | £105/day |
Mini | £33/day |
Compact SUV | £41/day |
Intermediate SUV | £42/day |
Penzance is a small town which doesn’t require a big car, so a compact one will do. However, if you’re looking to take a trip into the surrounding countryside, you may want to consider something sturdier, such as a 4x4.
Penzance is a compact town with lots of residential areas, so the speed limits alternate between 20mph and 30mph. Keep an eye on the speed limit and make sure you aren’t going too fast, as there are speed cameras, especially on the A30.
Parking in Penzance is quite easy and you shouldn’t find it too hard to locate a space. There are some free parking spaces, but most likely you will have to pay. You can park at the Harbour Long Stay Car Park from around £2.50 for 2h, or £8.50 for the day. Alternatively, you can park at Penzance Station Car Park from only about £3.50 for the day. Both of these are only a short walk from the main attractions in the town.
On average a car hire in Penzance costs £55 per day.
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at keddy by Europcar (£33/day) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (£58/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at keddy by Europcar Penzance Railway Station- Albert Street TR18 2NG (1 miles from the city centre).
The average price of fuel in Penzance is £5.63 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between £67 and £90, depending on the car size.
Mini (Class Mini Car or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Penzance.
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
A Mini car hire in Penzance costs £42 per day, on average.
An Economy car hire in Penzance costs £72 per day, on average.
An Intermediate car hire in Penzance costs £78 per day, on average.
In Penzance, cars are most frequently hired at keddy by Europcar Penzance Railway Station- Albert Street (1 miles from city centre).
On average a car hire in Penzance costs £386 per week (£55 per day).
On average a car hire in Penzance costs £1,653 per month (£55 per day).
Most car hire providers in Penzance offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car hire in Penzance, check out KAYAK's car hire insurance guide.
While you'll have escaped the busier roads in Penzance, don't be fooled into thinking there's no one around. If you need to take a sharp turn, consider giving a short honk beforehand just to make sure there's no one waiting around the corner (especially on single-track roads).
There are a number of electric charging stations you can use for your cheap car hire in Penzance. Major supermarkets like Tesco's and Sainsbury's often have stations available and the local YMCA has some available too. In fact, you can find charging stations in most major Cornwall cities so road trips from Penzance are simple.
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Penzance Railway Station
+44 371 384 5975
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Aug 2023
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Aug 2022
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Aug 2022
2 locations in Penzance
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Kernick Road
+44 1326 373355
The Forecourt
+44 1736 332000
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6.0 Okay
Sept 2023
2 locations in Penzance
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Station Road
+44 843 309 3077
Tolverth Garage
+44 173 632 2094
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Penzance Railway Station- Albert Street
+44 371 384 5975
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Cornwall Business Park West
+44 1872 226500
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Threemilestone Industrial Est
+44 1872 223638
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Most popular agency | Enterprise Rent-A-Car |
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Most popular car type | Mini |
Average price | £55/day |
Good deal | £47/day |
Some Penzance car providers already include Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) and Theft Protection Waiver into the hire price but not all of them. We recommend being aware of your coverage when hiring a car in Penzance.
Keep in mind that car hire insurances often have a deductible clause, which is the amount you’ll have to pay if something happens during the time of your hire. If you want to avoid unwanted surprises, you should consider adding a non-deductible option to your Penzance car hire.
Pick-up location | Penzance |
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Car types | Compact, Compact SUV, Economy, Full-size SUV, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Mini, People carrier |
Hire locations | 6 |
Airport locations | 0 |
Popular agencies | keddy by Europcar, Enterprise Rent-A-Car |