Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Preston travel guide

Preston Tourism | Preston Guide

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 June
Estimated hotel price
C$ 129
1 night at 3-star hotel
Preston in June
Estimated hotel price
C$ 129
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.

Data provided by weatherbase
Temperatures
Temperatures
Data provided by weatherbase

How to Get to Preston

Plane

When flying to Preston, you’ll arrive at Blackpool (BLK), which is located 13 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Preston from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 6h 30m.

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 GREEN MOTION 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 centre The shortest flight to Preston from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 6h 30m.

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

Airports near Preston

LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Preston

Lufthansa
Good (8,134 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,539 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,113 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,445 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,004 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,467 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,253 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,627 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (943 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,991 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,744 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,618 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,879 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,210 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,336 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,419 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (422 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,477 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,410 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,336 reviews)
Show more

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$ 135 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Preston, with prices from C$ 30 to C$ 392 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Preston are about 64% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Preston

Most booked hotels in Preston

See all
Holiday Inn Express Preston - South By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 120+
View
Legacy Preston International Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 113+
View
Holiday Inn Preston By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
C$ 127+
View
Delta Hotels by Marriott Preston
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 143+
View
Barton Manor Hotel & Spa, BW Signature Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
C$ 127+
View
Imperial Hotel Blackpool
4 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
C$ 72+
View

Renting a car in Preston

Renting a car in Preston costs C$ 52 per day, on average, or C$ 361 if you want to rent it for 7 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 15% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay C$ 2.83 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$ 33.96 and C$ 45.28. 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 Economy rental cars (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Preston costs C$ 52 per day, on average, or C$ 361 if you want to rent it for 7 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 15% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay C$ 2.83 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$ 33.96 and C$ 45.28. 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 Economy rental cars (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Find car rentals in Preston