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Fiat 500
or similar Mini
Manual
4
A/C
3
SEK 148.15
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
777 Blackpool Rd, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston PR2 1XH
Drop-off information
Downtown
777 Blackpool Rd, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston PR2 1XH
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Cupra Leon
or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
5
SEK 161.05
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
777 Blackpool Rd, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston PR2 1XH
Drop-off information
Downtown
777 Blackpool Rd, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston PR2 1XH
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Ford Ford Transit Custom Cargo
or similar Intermediate Commercial Van/Truck
Manual
2
A/C
4
SEK 425.99
per day
Free cancellation
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
165 Walker St, Preston Pr1 2Rr, Uk
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Drop-off information
Downtown
165 Walker St, Preston Pr1 2Rr, Uk
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Jeep Avenger
or similar Compact SUV
Manual
5
A/C
5
SEK 163.17
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
777 Blackpool Rd, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston PR2 1XH
Drop-off information
Downtown
777 Blackpool Rd, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston PR2 1XH
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Skoda Fabia
or similar Economy
Manual
5
A/C
5
SEK 156.71
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
777 Blackpool Rd, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston PR2 1XH
Drop-off information
Downtown
777 Blackpool Rd, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston PR2 1XH
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Volkswagen T-Roc
or similar Intermediate SUV
Manual
5
A/C
5
SEK 173.97
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
777 Blackpool Rd, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston PR2 1XH
Drop-off information
Downtown
777 Blackpool Rd, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston PR2 1XH
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MG HS
or similar Standard SUV
Manual
5
A/C
4
SEK 182.52
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
777 Blackpool Rd, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston PR2 1XH
Drop-off information
Downtown
777 Blackpool Rd, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston PR2 1XH
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Fiat 500
or similar Mini
Manual
4
A/C
3
SEK 202.56
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
777 BLACKPOOL ROAD
ASHTON ON RIBBLE
Drop-off information
Downtown
777 BLACKPOOL ROAD
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Skoda Fabia
or similar Economy
Manual
5
A/C
5
SEK 213.54
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
777 BLACKPOOL ROAD
ASHTON ON RIBBLE
Drop-off information
Downtown
777 BLACKPOOL ROAD
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Cupra Leon
or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
5
SEK 220.03
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
777 BLACKPOOL ROAD
ASHTON ON RIBBLE
Drop-off information
Downtown
777 BLACKPOOL ROAD
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Jeep Avenger
or similar Compact SUV
Manual
5
A/C
5
SEK 221.79
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
777 BLACKPOOL ROAD
ASHTON ON RIBBLE
Drop-off information
Downtown
777 BLACKPOOL ROAD
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Volkswagen T-Roc
or similar Intermediate SUV
Manual
5
A/C
5
SEK 236.50
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
777 BLACKPOOL ROAD
ASHTON ON RIBBLE
Drop-off information
Downtown
777 BLACKPOOL ROAD
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MG HS
or similar Standard SUV
Manual
5
A/C
4
SEK 248.38
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
777 BLACKPOOL ROAD
ASHTON ON RIBBLE
Drop-off information
Downtown
777 BLACKPOOL ROAD
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Skoda Scala
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
5
SEK 269.70
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
777 Blackpool Rd, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston PR2 1XH
Drop-off information
Downtown
777 Blackpool Rd, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston PR2 1XH
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Kia Niro
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
SEK 275.09
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
777 Blackpool Rd, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston PR2 1XH
Drop-off information
Downtown
777 Blackpool Rd, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston PR2 1XH
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Toyota Aygo
or similar Mini
Manual
5
A/C
4
SEK 282.41
per day
Free cancellation
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
165 Walker St, Preston Pr1 2Rr, Uk
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Drop-off information
Downtown
165 Walker St, Preston Pr1 2Rr, Uk
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MG ZS
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
SEK 285.76
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
777 Blackpool Rd, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston PR2 1XH
Drop-off information
Downtown
777 Blackpool Rd, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston PR2 1XH
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Volkswagen Caddy Furgon
or similar Compact Commercial Van/Truck
Manual
2
A/C
3
SEK 357.19
per day
Free cancellation
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
165 Walker St, Preston Pr1 2Rr, Uk
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Drop-off information
Downtown
165 Walker St, Preston Pr1 2Rr, Uk
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Hyundai i20
or similar Economy
Manual
5
A/C
5
SEK 357.19
per day
Free cancellation
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
165 Walker St, Preston Pr1 2Rr, Uk
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Drop-off information
Downtown
165 Walker St, Preston Pr1 2Rr, Uk
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Skoda Scala
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
5
SEK 362.83
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
777 BLACKPOOL ROAD
ASHTON ON RIBBLE
Drop-off information
Downtown
777 BLACKPOOL ROAD
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Kia Ceed
or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
5
SEK 366.14
per day
Free cancellation
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
165 Walker St, Preston Pr1 2Rr, Uk
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Drop-off information
Downtown
165 Walker St, Preston Pr1 2Rr, Uk
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Kia Niro
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
SEK 369.20
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
777 BLACKPOOL ROAD
ASHTON ON RIBBLE
Drop-off information
Downtown
777 BLACKPOOL ROAD
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MG ZS
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
SEK 383.82
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
777 BLACKPOOL ROAD
ASHTON ON RIBBLE
Drop-off information
Downtown
777 BLACKPOOL ROAD
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Peugeot Boxer
or similar Full-size Commercial Van/Truck
Manual
3
A/C
3
SEK 553.03
per day
Free cancellation
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
165 Walker St, Preston Pr1 2Rr, Uk
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Drop-off information
Downtown
165 Walker St, Preston Pr1 2Rr, Uk
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Toyota Hilux 4door
or similar Full-size Extended Cab Pickup
Manual
5
A/C
4
SEK 680.17
per day
Free cancellation
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
165 Walker St, Preston Pr1 2Rr, Uk
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Drop-off information
Downtown
165 Walker St, Preston Pr1 2Rr, Uk
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Audi Q2
or similar Intermediate Elite SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
SEK 777.52
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
777 BLACKPOOL ROAD
ASHTON ON RIBBLE
Drop-off information
Downtown
777 BLACKPOOL ROAD
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Renault Trafic
or similar Full-size Van
Manual
9
A/C
4
SEK 867.06
per day
Free cancellation
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
165 Walker St, Preston Pr1 2Rr, Uk
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Drop-off information
Downtown
165 Walker St, Preston Pr1 2Rr, Uk
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 17:29 on 29/05/26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Table of contents
- Cheapest Car Hire Rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 20 locations near Preston (Downtown)
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Preston (Downtown) and for how long?
- Car hire information
- Most popular car models of suppliers
- Car Hire Statistics
- Top 7 suppliers in Preston (Downtown) in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English
Currency
GBP
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+44
Average car hire price
SEK 358 per day
Average car hire length
8 days
Speed limit within city centre
48 km/h
or
30 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
96–112 km/h
or
60–70 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Average petrol price
SEK 17.66 per litre or SEK 66.85 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
SEK 16.91 per litre or SEK 64.01 per gallon
Highest petrol price
SEK 18.65 per litre or SEK 70.60 per gallon
Top 20 locations near Preston (Downtown)
- Salford (Downtown)42.9 km / 26.66 miles
- Liverpool Airportstarting at SEK 152.44 per day48.9 km / 30.39 miles
- Manchester Airportstarting at SEK 148.55 per day55.3 km / 34.36 miles
- Leeds Bradford Airportstarting at SEK 202.75 per day71.6 km / 44.49 miles
- Isle of Man Airportstarting at SEK 949.92 per day128.3 km / 79.72 miles
- East Midlands Airportstarting at SEK 254.47 per day140.2 km / 87.12 miles
- Newcastle Airportstarting at SEK 243.65 per day156.6 km / 97.31 miles
- Birmingham Airportstarting at SEK 137.29 per day160.4 km / 99.67 miles
- George Best Belfast City Airportstarting at SEK 308.67 per day224.7 km / 139.62 miles
- Belfast Cruise Portstarting at SEK 563.78 per day225.4 km / 140.06 miles
- Edinburgh Waverley Railway Stationstarting at SEK 252.30 per day244.7 km / 152.05 miles
- Edinburgh Airportstarting at SEK 192.80 per day246 km / 152.86 miles
- Belfast International Airportstarting at SEK 207.83 per day246.7 km / 153.29 miles
- Glasgow Airportstarting at SEK 188.14 per day257.9 km / 160.25 miles
- Bristol Temple Meads Railway Stationstarting at SEK 283.03 per day258 km / 160.31 miles
- Luton Airportstarting at SEK 189.55 per day264 km / 164.04 miles
- Bristol Airportstarting at SEK 186.95 per day265.2 km / 164.79 miles
- Cardiff Airportstarting at SEK 329.44 per day266.8 km / 165.78 miles
- Reading Eaststarting at SEK 291.03 per day284.4 km / 176.72 miles
- London Airport Stanstedstarting at SEK 258.90 per day289.4 km / 179.82 miles
Map of top car rental locations
A
Arnold Clark
116 Hartington Road
B
Hertz
Ut 10 Tracey's Garage Wigan Rd
C
Europcar
777 BLACKPOOL ROAD
D
Enterprise
UNIT 46 - 50 AQUEDUCT STREET,
E
Keddy
777 Blackpool Rd, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston PR2 1XH
When to book in Preston (Downtown) and for how long?
In which month is car hire in Preston (Downtown) the most affordable?
Prices for hiring a car in Preston (Downtown) fluctuate depending on the time of year. This table and graph can help you find the best bargain.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthJanuary | Most expensive month May | ||
| Average price SEK 416 | A good deal SEK 265 | Cheapest supplier Arnold Clark | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average price for hiring a car per day in Preston (Downtown)
SEK 537
SEK 269
SEK 0
SEK 262
in January
Jan
SEK 331
in February
Feb
SEK 284
in March
Mar
SEK 323
in April
Apr
SEK 488
in May
May
SEK 288
in June
Jun
SEK 333
in July
Jul
SEK 456
in August
Aug
SEK 384
in September
Sep
SEK 388
in October
Oct
SEK 313
in November
Nov
SEK 313
in December
Dec
The best month to hire a car in Preston (Downtown) is January — when the average price for a hire is SEK 261.71 per day. This is 37% less than the yearly average and 46% less than hiring a car in May (when the average price is SEK 488.27 per day).
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for and how much in advance you book. Simply type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.
What time of year sees the highest demand for car hire in Preston (Downtown)?
Given the number of users searching for a car in Preston (Downtown), there is a higher probability of travellers hiring a car in February in comparison to hiring a car in in December.
Monthly Car Hire Searches in Preston (Downtown) Compared to the Yearly Average
1.7
0.8
0
1.4 times in January
Jan
1.5 times in February
Feb
Same as average in March
Mar
0.8 times in April
Apr
1.3 times in May
May
0.5 times in June
Jun
0.8 times in July
Jul
1.2 times in August
Aug
Same as average in September
Sep
1.5 times in October
Oct
0.8 times in November
Nov
0.4 times in December
Dec
For how long do most travellers hire cars for in Preston (Downtown)?
How long travellers keep their hire cars varies by the time of year: in July the average hire period is 17 days, while in October, the average hire period is only 5 days.
Average number of hire days in Preston (Downtown)
19
9
0
10 days in January
Jan
8 days in February
Feb
9 days in March
Mar
12 days in April
Apr
7 days in May
May
6 days in June
Jun
17 days in July
Jul
6 days in August
Aug
8 days in September
Sep
5 days in October
Oct
11 days in November
Nov
11 days in December
Dec
Car hire information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Arnold Clark, Keddy, Europcar, Enterprise, Routes Car Rental |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Small cars, SUVs, medium cars, people Carriers |
| 🤑 Lowest price | SEK 190 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Arnold Clark |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold Clark | Ford Fiesta | 5 | Small car |
| Keddy | Jeep Avenger | 5 | SUV |
| Keddy | Fiat 500 | 3 | Small car |
| Arnold Clark | Kia Ceed | 5 | Medium car |
| Keddy | Skoda Fabia | 5 | Small car |
| Europcar | Jeep Avenger | 5 | SUV |
| Keddy | Cupra Leon | 5 | Medium car |
| Arnold Clark | Peugeot 3008 | 5 | SUV |
| Keddy | Kia Niro | 5 | SUV |
| Arnold Clark | Mercedes-Benz Vito | 4 | Van |
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Arnold Clark (rated 9.0 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Routes Car Rental (rated 7.8 / 10)
Total rental companies
7
Average daily price
SEK 358
Lowest daily price
SEK 190
Total cars available
109
Top 7 suppliers in Preston (Downtown) in 2026
Arnold Clark
9.0
Outstanding
25 reviews
Value for money
9.1
Ease of finding
8.6
Agent helpfulness
9.4
Pick-up speed
8.2
Drop-off speed
8.4
Car cleanliness
9.5
Car condition
9.6
SEK 190–SEK 1,249
per day
116 Hartington Road
+441772256357
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-17:00
Tue
08:00-17:00
Wed
08:00-17:00
Thu
08:00-17:00
Fri
08:00-17:00
Sat
08:00-15:30
Hertz
8.6
Outstanding
1 review
Value for money
8.5
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
9.0
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
9.2
SEK 190–SEK 1,249
per day
Ut 10 Tracey's Garage Wigan Rd
01772367008
Show working hours
Mon
09:00-16:00
Tue
09:00-16:00
Wed
09:00-16:00
Thu
09:00-16:00
Fri
09:00-16:00
Enterprise
8.4
Very Good
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.6
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.6
Car condition
8.7
SEK 236–SEK 2,992
per day
UNIT 46 - 50 AQUEDUCT STREET,
01772395807
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-18:00
Tue
08:00-18:00
Wed
08:00-18:00
Thu
08:00-18:00
Fri
08:00-18:00
Sat
09:00-14:00
Europcar
8.4
Very Good
5 reviews
Value for money
7.7
Ease of finding
8.5
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8.5
Drop-off speed
8.6
Car cleanliness
8.7
Car condition
8.7
SEK 313–SEK 1,641
per day
777 BLACKPOOL ROAD
+4403713840298
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-18:00
Tue
08:00-18:00
Wed
08:00-18:00
Thu
08:00-18:00
Fri
08:00-18:00
Sat
08:00-13:00
Sun
00:01-23:59
Keddy
8.3
Very Good
13 reviews
Value for money
7.8
Ease of finding
8.6
Agent helpfulness
7.8
Pick-up speed
8.3
Drop-off speed
8.4
Car cleanliness
8.8
Car condition
8.7
SEK 225–SEK 624
per day
777 Blackpool Rd, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston PR2 1XH
+4403713840298
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-18:00
Tue
08:00-18:00
Wed
08:00-18:00
Thu
08:00-18:00
Fri
08:00-18:00
Sat
08:00-13:00
Sun
00:01-23:59
Easihire
8.1
Very Good
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.2
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.0
Car condition
8.2
SEK 397–SEK 1,219
per day
165 Walker St, Preston Pr1 2Rr, Uk
01772886888 / 01942778899
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-16:00
Tue
08:00-16:00
Wed
08:00-16:00
Thu
08:00-16:00
Fri
08:00-16:00
Sat
08:00-14:00
Sun
09:00-12:00
Routes Car Rental
7.8
Good
Value for money
6.7
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.1
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.4
Car condition
8.3
SEK 397–SEK 1,219
per day
777 Blackpool Road,Ashton On Ribble, Preston,England , Pr2 1Xh,United Kingdom
+443713840298
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-18:00
Tue
08:00-18:00
Wed
08:00-18:00
Thu
08:00-18:00
Fri
08:00-18:00
Sat
08:00-13:00
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