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 April
Estimated hotel price
$156
1 night at 3-star hotel
Preston in April
Estimated hotel price
$156
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 30h.

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 GREEN MOTION and U-Save, 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 30h.

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 GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Airports near Preston

LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Preston

Lufthansa
Good (8,203 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,562 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,183 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,481 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,048 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,516 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,258 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,647 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,735 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (949 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,657 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,110 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,959 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,213 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,514 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,507 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,455 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,427 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (432 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,585 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 $192 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Preston, with prices from $37 to $597 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Preston are about 53% 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)
$136+
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Legacy Preston International Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$129+
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Hampton by Hilton Blackpool
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$162+
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Holiday Inn Preston By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$152+
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Preston
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$167+
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Barton Manor Hotel & Spa, BW Signature Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
$147+
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Hiring a car in Preston

Hiring a car in Preston costs $33 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 44% cheaper than airport locations in Preston.

Expect to pay $3.67 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 $43.98 and $58.64. The most frequently booked car type in Preston is Luxury (Mercedes-Benz EQE or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Vauxhall Crossland or similar) is, on average, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Preston costs $33 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 44% cheaper than airport locations in Preston.

Expect to pay $3.67 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 $43.98 and $58.64. The most frequently booked car type in Preston is Luxury (Mercedes-Benz EQE or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Vauxhall Crossland or similar) is, on average, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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