Cornwall Travel Budget
Cornwall suits every travel style, from campsite hopping to coastal five-star stays. Prices below are per person, per day, in British pounds (GBP).
- Budget (£55-£85/day): Hostel dorm or campsite pitch (£18-£30), self-catered or pasty-shop meals (£15-£20), First Kernow bus day pass (£8), and free attractions like coastal paths and beaches with the odd £5-£8 entry (St Ives harbour, Bodmin Moor walks).
- Mid-range (£120-£180/day): Three-star B&B or guesthouse (£70-£95), pub lunches and a sit-down dinner (£35-£45), a rental car with fuel (£30-£40), plus paid sites such as Eden Project (£32) or Tintagel’s 2026/27 adult admission varies by date and advance booking: English Heritage lists seasonal rates from £15.38 to £19.29.
- Luxury (£280-£450+/day): Boutique hotel or coastal resort (£180-£280), fine dining featuring Cornish seafood (£70-£100), private driver or premium car hire (£50-£70), and extras like a Isles of Scilly boat trip (£90) or a private surf lesson (£60).
Tip: The Cornwall Association of Tourist Attractions’ 2025/26 Golden Ticket expired on 28 February 2026; check for a current offer before planning around a pass.