Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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

Preston in January
Estimated hotel price
$157
1 night at 3-star hotel
Preston in January
Estimated hotel price
$157
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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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.

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.

Airports near Preston

LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Preston

Lufthansa
Good (8,288 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,592 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,267 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,111 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,461 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,243 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (984 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,653 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,662 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,708 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,022 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,686 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,404 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,193 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,549 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (437 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,450 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,416 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,384 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,794 reviews)
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Where to stay in Preston

Average rates range from around $134 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $206 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Preston, with prices from $32 to $466 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Preston are about 63% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Preston

Most booked hotels in Preston

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Holiday Inn Express Preston - South By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
$142+
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Claremont Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$137+
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Hampton by Hilton Blackpool
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$150+
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Holiday Inn Preston By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$164+
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Preston
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$171+
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Imperial Hotel Blackpool
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
$92+
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Hiring a car in Preston

Hiring a car in Preston costs $48 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 10% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay $4.08 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 $48.96 and $65.28. Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Preston, while also 67% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Preston costs $48 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 10% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay $4.08 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 $48.96 and $65.28. Economy (Opel Corsa or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Preston, while also 67% cheaper than other types, on average.

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