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. Preston deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Preston
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Clog and Billycock (Billinge End Road) and Bella Maria (523 Garstang Road) are great picks.
When to visit Preston
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Preston in July, when the average temperature is 59 °F, and the highest can go up to 66.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 33.8 °F, with an average temperature of 37.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 3.9″. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in Preston, with an average rainfall of 2″.
How to Get to Preston
Plane
When flying to Preston, you’ll arrive at Blackpool (BLK), which is located 21 km from the city center. The shortest flight to Preston from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 8h 50m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Preston, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Preston to London takes 2h 06m and costs around $40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Glasgow, expect to pay about $81 for a 3h 18m trip. Located 12 km from the city center, Preston Kirkham & Wesham is the busiest station in Preston. Another popular train station is Preston Bamber Bridge, located 5 km from the center.
Car
Another option to get to Preston is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 306 km from Preston. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Preston, including Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Preston takes 72 km and will cost you around $8. From Thorner, the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 129 km. The most popular bus station is Preston Fulwood, located 3 km from downtown Preston. Preston Bus Station is also a commonly used station, and is 0.6 km from the city center.
Airlines serving Preston
Where to stay in Preston
Average rates range from around $82 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $156 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Preston
Most booked hotels in Preston
Renting a car in Preston
Renting a car in Preston costs $34 per day, on average, or $68 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 16% cheaper than airport locations in Preston.
Expect to pay $7.00 per gallon in Preston (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $84.04 and $112.05. The most frequently booked car type in Preston is Intermediate (Nissan X-Trail or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Kia Cee'd or similar) are, on average, 83% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.