Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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 among the most popular tourist destinations 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 Legh Arms (The Gravel) and The Cartford Inn (Cartford Ln) are great picks.

When to visit Preston

Preston in January
Estimated hotel price
£67
1 night at 3-star hotel
Preston in January
Estimated hotel price
£67
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 domestic flight to Preston departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

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 Rentacar and H-Lead Hospitality, 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 domestic flight to Preston departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

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 Rentacar and H-Lead Hospitality, among others, in London.

Airports near Preston

LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Preston

Lufthansa
Good (8,277 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,587 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,261 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,455 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,102 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,247 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,650 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (980 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,721 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,678 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,018 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,360 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,542 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (435 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,769 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,421 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,445 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,513 reviews)
Show more
Find flights to Preston

Where to stay in Preston

Average rates range from around £67 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £118 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Preston, with prices from £14 to £200 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Preston are about 61% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Preston

Most booked hotels in Preston

See all
City Studios, Preston
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£56+
View
County Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£64+
View
Clifton Arms Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£200+
View
Claremont Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£58+
View
Hampton by Hilton Blackpool
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£65+
View
Holiday Inn Preston By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£64+
View

Hiring a car in Preston

Hiring a car in Preston costs £39 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 35% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.76 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 £21.03 and £28.04. 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 Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Preston costs £39 per day, on average.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 35% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.76 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 £21.03 and £28.04. 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 Economy car hire (Opel Corsa or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Best car hire deals in Preston

Economy

2 adults, 2 Bags

£23/day

Economy

Intermediate

5 adults, 3 Bags

£23/day

Intermediate
Find car hire in Preston