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PerranporthPorthperan
Base here 2 nights for the beach and coast path, not as a Cornwall hub: no train station, and you need a car or bus to reach anywhere else.
Perranporth is a village of about 3,000 people on Cornwall's north coast, built around a long sandy beach backed by cliffs. There is no railway station, so most visitors arrive by car or by bus from Newquay or Truro. Two nights covers the beach, the coast path and the local history; longer only if you surf or walk the South West Coast Path in stages.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- GBP
- Best months
- May–Jun, Sep
- avoid Jul–Aug (crowds and full car parks), school half-terms
- Airports
- NQY · EXT
- Nights
- 2
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Perranporth999 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Perranporth, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the pound sterling (GBP, £).United Kingdom-wide
- SIM or eSIMEE, Vodafone (merged with Three in 2025) and O2 run the networks; prepaid SIMs sell in supermarkets, phone shops and airport vending machines…United Kingdom-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere.United Kingdom-wide
- TippingcheckRestaurant with table service: 10–12.5% if no service charge is on the bill; check before adding more.United Kingdom-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets G. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): fits · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United Kingdom-wide
- SafetyA low-crime seaside village; the real risks are the sea, the cliffs and the weather.
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- RestroomsPublic toilets are scarce and some charge 50p–£1 (≈ US$2) or are card-only.United Kingdom-wide
- Emergency numbers999 police, fire, ambulance · 101 police non-urgent · 111 NHS non-urgent
- Sundays & holidaysShops in England and Wales open six hours on Sundays (usually 10:00 or 11:00–16:00 or 17:00).Shops in England and Wales open six hours on Sundays (usually 10:00 AM or 11:00 AM–4:00 PM or 5:00 PM).United Kingdom-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportNQY Newquay Airport (Nearest airport, about 20 km (12 mi) away; bus or taxi onward, no direct rail link.).NQY Newquay Airport (Nearest airport, about 12 mi (20 km) away; bus or taxi onward, no direct rail link.).
- Getting aroundThe village is walkable: beach, shops and pubs sit within about 15 minutes on foot.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee£3–4.50 (≈ US$4–6)
- Sit-down mealPub main course£12–20 (≈ US$16–30)
- Metro or bus rideBus fare, short hop£2–4 (≈ US$3–6)
- Budget bedHostel bed (YHA Perranporth), a night, per person£25 (≈ US$35)
- Mid-range bedDouble room, guesthouse or pub, a night, per room£120 (≈ US$160)
- High-end bedDouble room, guesthouse or pub, a night, per room£220 (≈ US$300)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget £45 (≈ US$60) · Mid £85 (≈ US$120) · High £160 (≈ US$250)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- NQY Newquay Airport (Nearest airport, about 20 km (12 mi) away; bus or taxi onward, no direct rail link.) · EXT Exeter Airport (About 150 km (93 mi) by road via the A30; check onward bus and rail connections.)NQY Newquay Airport (Nearest airport, about 12 mi (20 km) away; bus or taxi onward, no direct rail link.) · EXT Exeter Airport (About 93 mi (150 km) by road via the A30; check onward bus and rail connections.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Feb
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9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Mar
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10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Apr
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12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
May
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Jun
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Jul
Avoid
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Aug
Avoid
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Sep
Best
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Oct
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15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Nov
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Dec
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10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Best: May–Jun, Sep. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)), coolest Feb (3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C) low), wettest Jan (17 rain days), driest Jun (10). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Perranporth: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
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Feb
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
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Mar
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Apr
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
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May
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
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Jun
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
10 rd
Jul
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
10 rd
Aug
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
11 rd
Sep
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
12 rd
Oct
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
15 rd
Nov
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
17 rd
Dec
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
17 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The village is walkable: beach, shops and pubs sit within about 15 minutes on foot. For anywhere else you need a car, a taxi or a bus; Newquay and Truro are the main bus destinations. The South West Coast Path runs through the village in both directions.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Newquay
goDoor to door: About 40–50 min
Bus or car along the coast road, about 20 km (12 mi)Bus or car along the coast road, about 12 mi (20 km)
Surf town with more shops and restaurants; also the nearest railway station.
Truro
goDoor to door: About 40–50 min
Bus or car via the A30, about 20 km (12 mi)Bus or car via the A30, about 12 mi (20 km)
Cathedral city; useful for onward trains and a wet-weather day.
St Agnes and Blue Hills Tin
cautionDoor to door: About 20–30 min by car
Car or coast path; the tin works is at Trevellas Coombe
Tin works opens mid-May to mid-October, Tuesday to Saturday, 10:00–16:00; check before going.Tin works opens mid-May to mid-October, Tuesday to Saturday, 10:00 AM–4:00 PM; check before going.
Door to door: About 1 h
Car via the A30 and A39, about 40 km (25 mi)Car via the A30 and A39, about 25 mi (40 km)
Harbour town with food and the Camel Trail; a full half-day.
Bodmin
cautionDoor to door: About 40 min
Car via the A30, about 30 km (19 mi)Car via the A30, about 19 mi (30 km)
Useful mainly as a rail and bus interchange; the town itself is a short stop.
Tintagel
goDoor to door: About 1 h 15 min
Car via the A39, about 60 km (37 mi)Car via the A39, about 37 mi (60 km)
Castle ruins and cliff scenery; a full day with the drive.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
St Piran's Road and village centre
Shops, cafés and pubs within a few minutes' walk of the beach; best for a short stay without a car.
Cliff-top and beachfront
Sea views and direct coast-path access; the YHA hostel sits on the cliff above the village.
Penhale Sands and Rose
Quieter, spread out and car-dependent; near the dunes and St Piran's sites.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- £45–75 (≈ US$60–100) excl. bed
- Mid
- £75–130 (≈ US$100–180) excl. bed
- High
- £130 (≈ US$180)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room, guesthouse or pub1 × 2 nights × £120 | £240 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × £85 | £340 |
| Bus, Newquay to Perranporth, one way2 × £4 | £8 |
| Surfboard and wetsuit hire, one day2 × £25 | £50 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × £8 | £16 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | £65 |
| Trip total≈ £180 per person per day, bed included | £719≈ US$1,000 |
2026 estimate in pounds; travel to Cornwall excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | £3–4.50 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Pub main course | £12–20 (≈ US$16–30) |
| Cream tea | £6–9 (≈ US$8–12) |
| Beach car park, per day | £5–8 (≈ US$7–11) |
| Surfboard and wetsuit hire, per day | £20–30 (≈ US$30–40) |
| Bus fare, short hop | £2–4 (≈ US$3–6) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No railway station: the nearest is Newquay, on a branch line with infrequent trains; check times before you plan around it.
- Beach car parks fill by mid-morning in July and August; arrive early or park in the village and walk.
- Swim between the red and yellow flags only, and only when lifeguards are on duty (May–September).
- Dogs must be kept on a lead on the beach in July and August.
- Cliff paths and the dunes are exposed: wind, spray and soft sand underfoot.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 999
- Police non-urgent
- 101
- NHS non-urgent
- 111
- Coastguard (via 999)
- 999
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance999
- Police non-urgent101
- NHS non-urgent111
Embassy
No embassies in Cornwall; the US, Canadian, Australian and Irish missions are in London. For urgent consular help, call your embassy in London.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Newquay → Perranporth: about £4 (≈ US$6), 40–50 min
- Taxi Newquay → Perranporth: £25–35 (≈ US$35–50)
- Beach car park, per day: £5–8 (≈ US$7–11)
Say or show
- Hello — Hello
- Thank you — Thank you
- Please — Please
- Where is the beach? — Where is the beach?
- How much is it? — How much is it?
- Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
Cornish is a revived language; English is spoken everywhere.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Perranporth. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Jun, Sep · avoid Jul–Aug (crowds and full car parks), school half-terms · month by month →
- 2 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 6 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for NQY: bus and taxi options, last connection times, overnight fallback.
- Walking clusters with rescue anchors: beach and Chapel Rock, St Piran's Road, cliff path to St Agnes.
- Place pages with verified opening times (Perranzabuloe Museum, Blue Hills Tin) and eat pages with last orders.
- Tide and lifeguard fixtures for the beach so the swim decision is green or red.
Sources
- officialPerranporth information site
- officialHistoric England — Perran Round listing
- officialPerranzabuloe Museum
- officialBlue Hills Tin
- officialYHA Perranporth
- secondaryWikivoyage: Perranporth, revision 4820976 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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