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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Preston to see all of its attractions.
Activities & attractions in Preston
Activities
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
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.
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 domestic flight to Preston departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.
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 £142 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Glasgow, expect to pay about £46 for a 3h 18m 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 hire from London, which is about 306 km from Preston. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Turo, among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Preston, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Preston takes 113 km and will cost you around £10. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 137 km. The most popular bus station is Preston Fulwood, located 3 km from the city centre of Preston. Preston Bus Station is also a commonly used station, and is 0.6 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Preston
Where to stay in Preston
Average rates range from around £79 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £102 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Preston, with prices from £29 to £266 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Preston are about 104% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Preston
Most booked hotels in Preston
Hiring a car in Preston
Hiring a car in Preston costs £27 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 14% cheaper than airport locations in Preston.
Expect to pay £1.42 per litre in Preston (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £16.94 and £22.59. The most frequently booked car type in Preston is Intermediate (Skoda Octavia Combi or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Citroen C3 or similar) is, on average, 72% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.
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