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. 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 Pantry@Maxy Farm (Sandy Lane Cottam) and The Clog and Billycock (Billinge End Road) are great picks. For delicious green meals, The Cartford Inn (Cartford Ln) and Afternoon Tea at the Heritage Cafe (Samlesbury Hall Preston New Road) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Preston.

When to visit Preston

Preston in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 113
1 night at 3-star hotel
Preston in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 113
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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 6h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Preston. The train journey from Preston to Glasgow takes 3h 15m and costs around C$ 168 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about C$ 153 for a 4h 40m trip. Located 12 km from the city centre, Preston Kirkham & Wesham is the busiest station in Preston. Another popular train station is Preston Bamber Bridge, located 5 km from the centre.

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 Sixt, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Preston using National Express or FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Preston takes 105 km and will cost you around C$ 14. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about C$ 22 for a journey of 225 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 centre.

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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 6h 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Preston. The train journey from Preston to Glasgow takes 3h 15m and costs around C$ 168 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about C$ 153 for a 4h 40m trip. Located 12 km from the city centre, Preston Kirkham & Wesham is the busiest station in Preston. Another popular train station is Preston Bamber Bridge, located 5 km from the centre.

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 Sixt, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Preston using National Express or FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Preston takes 105 km and will cost you around C$ 14. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about C$ 22 for a journey of 225 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 centre.

Airports near Preston

LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Preston

KLM
Good (1,404 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,508 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,977 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,461 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,771 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,022 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,996 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,991 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,475 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,380 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,651 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (860 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,334 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,533 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,281 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,133 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,333 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,034 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,383 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
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Where to stay in Preston

Average rates range from around C$ 122 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 126 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Preston, with prices from C$ 55 to C$ 460 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Preston are about 92% 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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The Big Blue Hotel - Blackpool Pleasure Beach
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 121+
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Holiday Inn Express Preston - South By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 130+
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Preston
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 153+
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Barton Manor Hotel & Spa, BW Signature Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 115+
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Imperial Hotel Blackpool
4 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 81+
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Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
C$ 114+
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Renting a car in Preston

Renting a car in Preston costs C$ 52 per day, on average, or C$ 104 if you want to rent it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 19% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay C$ 2.53 per litre in Preston (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 30.28 and C$ 40.37. The most frequently booked car type in Preston is Compact (Ford Focus or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Preston costs C$ 52 per day, on average, or C$ 104 if you want to rent it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 19% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay C$ 2.53 per litre in Preston (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 30.28 and C$ 40.37. The most frequently booked car type in Preston is Compact (Ford Focus or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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