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
AED 384
1 night at 3-star hotel
Helston in December
Estimated hotel price
AED 384
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

You can travel by bus to Helston using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Helston takes 829 km and will cost you around AED 165. From Manchester, the ticket costs about AED 301 for a journey of 1296 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

You can travel by bus to Helston using National Express or FlixBus. From London, the bus ride to Helston takes 829 km and will cost you around AED 165. From Manchester, the ticket costs about AED 301 for a journey of 1296 km.

Airports near Helston

EXTExeter
NQYCornwall Newquay
ISCIsles of Scilly St Mary's

Airlines serving Helston

KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,815 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,582 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,562 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,050 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,070 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,798 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 AED 487 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 364 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Helston

Most booked hotels in Helston

The Old Success Inn
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
AED 561+
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The Land's End Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
AED 521+
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Hotel Penzance
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 688+
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Hiring a car in Helston

Expect to pay AED 6.40 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 AED 76.69 and AED 102.25. 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 AED 6.40 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 AED 76.69 and AED 102.25. 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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