Preston travel guide
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You're Going to Love Preston
With a population of 190,687, Preston is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Preston to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Preston
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Legh Arms (The Gravel) and The Cartford Inn (Cartford Ln) are great picks.
When to visit Preston
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Preston in July, when the average temperature is 15 °C, and the highest can go up to 19 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 1 °C, with an average temperature of 3 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 100 mm. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in Preston, with an average rainfall of 50 mm.
How to Get to Preston
Plane
When flying to Preston, you’ll arrive at Blackpool (BLK), which is located 21 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Preston from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 31h 35m.
Car
Another option to get to Preston is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 306 km from Preston. You’ll find branches of U-Save and CarWiz, among others, in London.
Airlines serving Preston
Where to stay in Preston
Average rates range from around $137 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $208 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Preston, with prices from $34 to $472 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Preston are about 72% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Preston
Most booked hotels in Preston
Hiring a car in Preston
Hiring a car in Preston costs $35 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 28% cheaper than airport locations in Preston.
Expect to pay $4.10 per litre in Preston (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $49.18 and $65.57. The most frequently booked car type in Preston is Compact (MG ZS or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.