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.
Where to Eat in Preston
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Pantry@Maxy Farm (Sandy Lane Cottam) and The Legh Arms (The Gravel) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Afternoon Tea at the Heritage Cafe (Samlesbury Hall Preston New Road) and The Cartford Inn (Cartford Ln) 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 13 miles 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 Bradford takes 1h 24m and costs around £14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about £14 for a 1h 40m trip. Located 7 miles from the city centre, Preston Kirkham & Wesham is the busiest station in Preston. Another popular train station is Preston Bamber Bridge, located 3 miles from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Preston is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 190 miles from Preston. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Preston, including Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Preston takes 70 miles and will cost you around £7. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 120 miles. The most popular bus station is Preston Fulwood, located 2 miles from the city centre of Preston. Preston Bus Station is also a commonly used station, and is 0.3 miles from the city centre.
Airlines serving Preston
Where to stay in Preston
Average rates range from around £77 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £93 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Preston
Most booked hotels in Preston
Hiring a car in Preston
Hiring a car in Preston costs £41 per day, on average.
You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 18% more expensive than at Manchester.
Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.87 and £23.83. 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 (Fiat Punto or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.