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 one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 7 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
C$ 124
1 night at 3-star hotel
Preston in January
Estimated hotel price
C$ 124
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 50m.

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 ADDCAR RENTAL and Global Rent A Car, 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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 6h 50m.

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 ADDCAR RENTAL and Global Rent A Car, among others, in London.

Airports near Preston

LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Preston

KLM
Good (1,595 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (8,298 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,282 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,467 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,107 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,240 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,697 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,711 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,687 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (981 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,462 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,027 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,557 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,854 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,537 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,191 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,415 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,635 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (437 reviews)
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Where to stay in Preston

Average rates range from around C$ 97 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 164 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Preston, with prices from C$ 25 to C$ 327 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Preston are about 72% 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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Claremont Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 110+
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Holiday Inn Preston By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 119+
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Preston
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 136+
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The Imperial Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
C$ 79+
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Bluewaters Hotel, Blackpool North Promenade
3 stars
Good (6.3, Good reviews)
C$ 57+
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Norbreck Castle Hotel Blackpool
3 stars
Okay (5.7, Okay reviews)
C$ 71+
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Renting a car in Preston

Renting a car in Preston costs C$ 43 per day, on average, or C$ 302 if you want to rent it for 7 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 42% cheaper than airport locations in Preston.

Expect to pay C$ 3.25 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$ 38.94 and C$ 51.92. The most frequently booked car type in Preston is Compact (MG ZS or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Preston costs C$ 43 per day, on average, or C$ 302 if you want to rent it for 7 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 42% cheaper than airport locations in Preston.

Expect to pay C$ 3.25 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$ 38.94 and C$ 51.92. The most frequently booked car type in Preston is Compact (MG ZS or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Fiat 500 or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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