Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting 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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Preston has to offer.

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
$73
1 night at 3-star hotel
Preston in January
Estimated hotel price
$73
1 night at 3-star hotel

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″.

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How to Get to Preston

Plane

When flying to Preston, you’ll arrive at Blackpool (BLK), which is located 13 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Preston from the United States departs from Orlando and takes around 7h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Preston is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 190 miles from Preston. You’ll find branches of ADDCAR RENTAL and U-Save, among others, in London.

Plane

When flying to Preston, you’ll arrive at Blackpool (BLK), which is located 13 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Preston from the United States departs from Orlando and takes around 7h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Preston is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 190 miles from Preston. You’ll find branches of ADDCAR RENTAL and U-Save, among others, in London.

Airports near Preston

LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Preston

Lufthansa
Good (8,191 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,558 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,158 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,477 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,035 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,502 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,257 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,642 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (948 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,739 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,108 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,655 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,950 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,214 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,471 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,505 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,426 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,451 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,368 reviews)
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Where to stay in Preston

Average rates range from around $80 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $91 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Preston, with prices from $22 to $271 per night. Downtown is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Preston are about 60% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Most popular hotel in Preston by neighborhood

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, 2944 reviews)
$83+
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Legacy Preston International Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2553 reviews)
$77+
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Preston
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2576 reviews)
$102+
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Barton Manor Hotel & Spa, BW Signature Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2059 reviews)
$86+
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Imperial Hotel Blackpool
4 stars
Good (7.5, 4333 reviews)
$53+
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The Royal Alexandra Hotel by Compass Hospitality
3 stars
Good (6, 1214 reviews)
$39+
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Renting a car in Preston

Renting a car in Preston costs $56 per day, on average, or $169 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 36% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay $8.14 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 $97.66 and $130.22. Compact (Cupra Leon or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Preston, while also 79% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Preston costs $56 per day, on average, or $169 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 36% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay $8.14 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 $97.66 and $130.22. Compact (Cupra Leon or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Preston, while also 79% cheaper than other types, on average.

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