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KAYAK’s insights & trends for Preston car hire

Check out the latest trends and booking tips to hire a car in Preston with confidence.

How far in advance should you book a rental car in Preston?

You should book your rental car in Preston around 31 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.

What is the cheapest car rental company in Preston?

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Sixt ($22.45/day), Budget ($35.38/day), and Hertz ($39.02/day). The cheapest car hire price was found at Sixt 335 Bell Street (1.4 km from city centre).

What is the most popular rental car in Preston?

Hires in the Small category (Toyota Yaris or similar) are the most popular option in Preston, costing $56/day on average. Some users have found deals as low as $33/day.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Preston?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Preston is June at an average cost of $50/day. November is the most expensive month to hire a car in Preston when prices are $68/day on average, which tends to be 94% above the yearly average hire price for Preston.

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Sixt
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$56/day
$46/day

KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Preston

  • Hire a car in Preston to have immediate access to leafy towns just outside of Melbourne, such as Healesville, Kingslake and Yarra Glen. Travelling directly north or south from Preston on public transport is straightforward; however, reaching areas to the west or east, such as Parkville and Camberwell, requires multiple train and bus connections. Driving to Melbourne Zoo takes roughly 20min from Preston while a public transport journey is around 40min, providing the wait between buses and trains isn’t long. Picking up a hire car at Melbourne International Airport (MEL) saves you time and allows you to get to Preston in about 30min, with public transport routes passing through the CBD and taking over 1h 15min.
  • Travellers arriving at Terminal 1, 2 or 3 of Melbourne International Airport should use the covered walkways to reach the car hire facility, on the ground floor of the T123 Car Park. No shuttle is required for hire companies with offices on airport grounds as the vehicles are parked directly behind the car hire facility. A designated collection lane is located directly outside Terminal 2 for off-site companies providing a shuttle.
  • Tram tracks pass through the centre of Preston and drivers must be careful not to block the path of oncoming trams. As trams approach stops where passengers board and disembark, cars must stop behind the tram and wait until it is moving again before passing. There are level crossings at Bell and Preston train stations, and vehicles are not permitted to pass until the boom gates are fully open and the signals have stopped flashing.
  • Traffic is the worst in Preston between 07:30–09:30 and 15:30–19:30. The major arterial roads of Bell St, High St, St Georges Rd and Plenty Rd experience the worst congestion; drivers should expect delays when travelling during these peak periods. Preston can experience heavy rain during the winter months and it’s advised that you familiarise yourself with the windscreen wipers and defroster in your hire car to ensure visibility is optimised.
  • 25% of our users found rental cars in Preston for $46 or less
  • Small rental cars in Preston are around 44% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about renting a car in Preston

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in Preston?

    Tight lanes and tram tracks make compact cars ideal for Preston. The small models navigate traffic swiftly with tight turning circles, while also squeezing into on-street parking spaces. Intermediate cars also have no issue driving on Preston roads, offering greater cabin space and storage in the boot.

  • What’s the speed limit in Preston?

    Unless signposts indicate otherwise, the default speed limit is 50 km/h. Bell St and Plenty Rd are set at 60 km/h, while high pedestrian sections of High St are reduced to 40 km/h. School zones are enforced between 08:00–09:30 and 14:30–16:00 at 40 km/h.

  • Where are the best places to park in Preston?

    Free parking is available at Preston and Bell train stations; however, spaces fill up quickly on weekday mornings. Preston Market, on Cramer St, offers 4h of parking for approximately A$ 5.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Preston?

    On average a rental car in Preston costs $56 per day.

  • Which hire car agencies are at Melbourne airport (MEL)?

    Car hire companies onsite at Melbourne airport include EverythingFleet, Simba Car Hire, Ace Rental Cars, Thrifty, Big Boy Car Rentals, Rush Car Rental, Advance Car And Truck Rental, Avis, Yesaway and keddy by Europcar.

  • Which hire car agencies will pick you up at Melbourne airport (MEL)?

    Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Melbourne airport to off-airport locations include Ace Rental Cars, Thrifty, Avis, Economy Rent a Car, keddy by Europcar, JUCY, Dollar, National, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Alpha.

  • How can I find car hires near me in Preston?

    Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

  • How much does a Small car rental cost in Preston?

    A Small car rental in Preston costs $52 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Medium car rental cost in Preston?

    A Medium car rental in Preston costs $43 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Luxury car hire cost in Preston?

    A Luxury car hire in Preston costs $52 per day, on average.

Preston car rental reviews and directory

 
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Budget

9.1

Wonderful

One location in Preston

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342 Murray Rd

+61 3 9471 5655

Monday08:00 - 17:00
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Hertz

8.8

Very Good

One location in Preston

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234-242 High St

+61 3 9484 4178

Monday07:30 - 17:00
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Saturday08:00 - 17:00

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Avis

7.8

Good

One location in Preston

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638-644 High Street

+61 3 9478 6511

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Sixt

7.6

Good

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335 Bell Street

+61 3 9953 4111

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Thrifty

7.6

Good

One location in Preston

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234-242 High St

+61 136139

Monday07:30 - 17:00
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Firefly

6.0

Okay

One location in Preston

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234-242 High St

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keddy by Europcar

7.6

Good

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7.2

Comfort

8.4

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.0

Value for money

7.2

One location in Preston

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580 High Street

+61 399 546 200

Monday08:00 - 17:00
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Atlas Car & Truck Rental

No score available yet

One location in Preston

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360 Murray Road Preston, VIC

+61 383 366 100

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Routes Car & Truck Rentals

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One location in Preston

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580 High St

+61 3 9954 6200

Monday08:00 - 17:00
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Sunnycars

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One location in Preston

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234-242 High Street

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