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 among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Preston has to offer.
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, 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 59 °F, and the highest can go up to 66.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 33.8 °F, with an average temperature of 37.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 3.9″. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in Preston, with an average rainfall of 2″.
How to Get to Preston
Plane
When flying to Preston, you’ll arrive at Blackpool (BLK), which is located 13 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Preston from the United States departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 11h 16m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Preston, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Preston to Liverpool takes 0h 37m and costs around $14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about $7 for a 1h 17m trip. Located 7 miles from the city center, Preston Kirkham & Wesham is the busiest station in Preston. Another popular train station is Preston Bamber Bridge, located 3 miles from the center.
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 Europcar, among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Preston, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Preston takes 45 miles and will cost you around $4. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 67 miles. The most popular bus station is Preston Fulwood, located 2 miles from downtown Preston. Preston Bus Station is also a commonly used station, and is 0.3 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Preston
Where to stay in Preston
Average rates range from around $89 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $86 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Preston
Most booked hotels in Preston
Renting a car in Preston
Renting a car in Preston costs $43 per day, on average, or $130 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 2% cheaper than airport locations in Preston.
Expect to pay $7.08 per gallon in Preston (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $84.94 and $113.26. The most frequently booked car type in Preston is Intermediate (Nissan X-Trail or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Kia Cee'd or similar) are, on average, 83% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.