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Fiat 500
or similar Mini
Manual
4
A/C
3
PLN 71.86
per day
Rental office
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Skoda Fabia
or similar Economy
Manual
5
A/C
5
PLN 103.46
per day
Rental office
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Kia Ceed
or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
5
PLN 143.33
per day
Rental office
No deposit
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Renault Kangoo
or similar Intermediate Commercial Van/Truck
Manual
2
No A/C
2
PLN 149.85
per day
Rental office
Low deposit
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Unlimited mileage
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Kia Sportage
or similar Standard SUV
Manual
5
A/C
4
PLN 104.34
per day
Rental office
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Renault Master
or similar Full-size Commercial Van/Truck
Manual
3
No A/C
2
PLN 161.95
per day
Rental office
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BMW 1 Series
or similar Compact Elite
Automatic
5
A/C
5
PLN 187.61
per day
Rental office
No deposit
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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
or similar Oversized Commercial Van/Truck
Manual
3
No A/C
4
PLN 196.14
per day
Rental office
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Unlimited mileage
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 17:16 on 05/11/26. 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
- Most Popular Car Hire Deals
- 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
- Frequently Asked Questions (updated: 6 Nov 2026)
- 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
PLN 140 per day
Average car hire length
7 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
PLN 7.49 per litre or PLN 28.35 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
PLN 7.18 per litre or PLN 27.18 per gallon
Highest petrol price
PLN 7.91 per litre or PLN 29.94 per gallon
Top 20 locations near Preston (Downtown)
- Liverpool Airportstarting at PLN 64.30 per day48.9 km / 30.39 miles
- Manchester Airportstarting at PLN 49.42 per day55.3 km / 34.36 miles
- Leeds Bradford Airportstarting at PLN 65.35 per day71.6 km / 44.49 miles
- Isle of Man Airportstarting at PLN 239.98 per day128.3 km / 79.72 miles
- East Midlands Airportstarting at PLN 94.18 per day140.2 km / 87.12 miles
- Newcastle Airportstarting at PLN 36.57 per day156.6 km / 97.31 miles
- Birmingham Airportstarting at PLN 43.66 per day160.4 km / 99.67 miles
- George Best Belfast City Airportstarting at PLN 82.25 per day224.7 km / 139.62 miles
- Belfast Cruise Port225.4 km / 140.06 miles
- Edinburgh Waverley Railway Stationstarting at PLN 37.19 per day244.7 km / 152.05 miles
- Edinburgh Airportstarting at PLN 20.77 per day246 km / 152.86 miles
- Belfast International Airportstarting at PLN 41.90 per day246.7 km / 153.29 miles
- Glasgow Airportstarting at PLN 26.67 per day257.9 km / 160.25 miles
- Bristol Temple Meads Railway Stationstarting at PLN 89.12 per day258 km / 160.31 miles
- Luton Airportstarting at PLN 47.31 per day264 km / 164.04 miles
- Bristol Airportstarting at PLN 57.12 per day265.2 km / 164.79 miles
- Cardiff Airportstarting at PLN 165.73 per day266.8 km / 165.78 miles
- Reading Eaststarting at PLN 148.44 per day284.4 km / 176.72 miles
- London Airport Stanstedstarting at PLN 45.81 per day289.4 km / 179.82 miles
- Uxbridge Town Centrestarting at PLN 165.38 per day290.4 km / 180.45 miles
Map of top car rental locations
A
Arnold Clark
116 Hartington Road
B
Hertz
Ut 10 Tracey's Garage Wigan Rd
C
Keddy
777 Blackpool Rd, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston PR2 1XH
D
Europcar
777 BLACKPOOL ROAD
E
Enterprise
UNIT 46 - 50 AQUEDUCT STREET,
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 August | ||
| Average price PLN 151 | A good deal PLN 117 | Cheapest supplier Keddy | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average price for hiring a car per day in Preston (Downtown)
PLN 323
PLN 161
PLN 0
PLN 104
in January
Jan
PLN 135
in February
Feb
PLN 116
in March
Mar
PLN 131
in April
Apr
PLN 204
in May
May
PLN 171
in June
Jun
PLN 116
in July
Jul
PLN 294
in August
Aug
PLN 201
in September
Sep
PLN 148
in October
Oct
PLN 118
in November
Nov
PLN 148
in December
Dec
The best month to hire a car in Preston (Downtown) is January — when the average price for a hire is PLN 104.21 per day. This is 31% less than the yearly average and 65% less than hiring a car in August (when the average price is PLN 293.58 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 January in comparison to hiring a car in in July.
Monthly Car Hire Searches in Preston (Downtown) Compared to the Yearly Average
1.9
0.9
0
1.7 times in January
Jan
1.4 times in February
Feb
0.9 times in March
Mar
0.7 times in April
Apr
1.4 times in May
May
1.2 times in June
Jun
0.3 times in July
Jul
0.7 times in August
Aug
0.7 times in September
Sep
1.3 times in October
Oct
1.1 times in November
Nov
0.7 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 April the average hire period is 12 days, while in September, the average hire period is only 5 days.
Average number of hire days in Preston (Downtown)
13
7
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
7 days in June
Jun
7 days in July
Jul
7 days in August
Aug
5 days in September
Sep
7 days in October
Oct
11 days in November
Nov
9 days in December
Dec
Car hire information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Arnold Clark, Keddy, Europcar, Enterprise, Routes Car Rental |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, small cars, medium cars, people Carriers |
| 🤑 Lowest price | PLN 72 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Keddy |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold Clark | Ford Fiesta | 5 | Small car |
| Keddy | Jeep Avenger | 5 | SUV |
| Arnold Clark | Kia Ceed | 5 | Medium car |
| Keddy | Cupra Leon | 5 | Medium car |
| Europcar | Jeep Avenger | 5 | SUV |
| Keddy | Volkswagen T-Roc | 5 | SUV |
| Arnold Clark | Peugeot 3008 | 5 | SUV |
| Keddy | Kia Stonic | 5 | SUV |
| Arnold Clark | Mercedes-Benz Vito | 4 | Van |
| Keddy | Fiat 500 | 3 | Small car |
Frequently Asked Questions (updated: 6 Nov 2026)
Prices are lowest during January, starting at PLN 104 for an Economy car and highest in August, when economy cars start at PLN 294. Booking early for peak dates can save significantly. The most popular month in Preston (Downtown) is January, while the least popular month is July.
Preston (Downtown) hosts: Arnold Clark, Hertz, Enterprise, Europcar, Keddy, Easihire, Routes Car Rental. Rental cars tend to sell out in the summer months, so booking early is recommended.
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Arnold Clark (rated 8.9 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Routes Car Rental (rated 8.0 / 10)
Total rental companies
7
Average daily price
PLN 140
Lowest daily price
PLN 72
Total cars available
115
Top 7 suppliers in Preston (Downtown) in 2026
Arnold Clark
8.9
Very Good
25 ratings
Value for money
8.9
Ease of finding
8.6
Agent helpfulness
9.3
Pick-up speed
8.2
Drop-off speed
8.4
Car cleanliness
9.5
Car condition
9.5
PLN 121–PLN 580
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
Very Good
1 rating
Value for money
8.6
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
PLN 85–PLN 724
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
8.5
Very Good
1 rating
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.7
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.0
Car condition
8.9
PLN 150–PLN 943
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
8.5
Very Good
6 ratings
Value for money
7.8
Ease of finding
8.7
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
8.6
Drop-off speed
8.8
Car cleanliness
8.6
Car condition
8.4
PLN 99–PLN 652
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
Keddy
8.5
Very Good
17 ratings
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.6
Agent helpfulness
8.5
Pick-up speed
8.4
Drop-off speed
8.4
Car cleanliness
8.8
Car condition
8.5
PLN 72–PLN 466
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
Easihire
8.1
Good
Value for money
8.1
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.2
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
7.9
Car condition
8.1
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
8.0
Good
Value for money
7.0
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.5
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.6
Car condition
8.5
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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