Short answer: Kittos Field (TR13 9JA) is Porthleven's main council car park, one of the few still taking cash. It charges only 9am–4pm: in winter (1 November to 31 March) it's £1 for an hour up to £4.20 for 24 hours; in summer, £1.30 up to £7. Highburrow (TR13 9EU) is free but only 12 spaces. For Loe Bar walks, Penrose's National Trust car parks ask for a donation.
| Stay | Summer (1 Apr–31 Oct) | Winter (1 Nov–31 Mar) |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 hour | £1.30 | £1.00 |
| 1–2 hours | £2.50 | £1.80 |
| 2–4 hours | £5.50 | £3.00 |
| 24 hours | £7.00 | £4.20 |
| Week | £17.40 | £10.20 |
No motorhomes or overnight sleeping.
A small, unsurfaced council car park (TR13 9EU) with 12 free spaces, a walk from the harbour.
The National Trust's Penrose car parks (Penrose Hill, TR13 0RD, plus Degibna and Chyvarloe) ask for a donation. NT members park free. The Loe Bar walk.
Routes 2 and 2A between Penzance and Helston stop in Porthleven.
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