Car Hire in Preston (Downtown)
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
Mini
Fiat 500 or comparable
£17.18 per day
Economy
Vauxhall Corsa or comparable
£21.49 per day
Compact
Kia Ceed or comparable
£37.83 per day
Intermediate SUV
MG ZS or comparable
£22.86 per day
Most Popular Car Hire Deals
Standard SUV
MG HS or comparable
£23.99 per day
Luxury Van
Mercedes Vito or comparable
£156.40 per day
Compact
Ford Focus or comparable
£18.65 per day
Compact SUV
Vauxhall Crossland or comparable
£19.01 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 16:57 on 06/05/2025. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information
Languages
English
Currency
GBP
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+44
Average car hire price
£40 per day
Average car hire length
6 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
£1.41 per litre or £5.34 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£1.36 per litre or £5.15 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£1.50 per litre or £5.68 per gallon
Top 20 locations near City Centre
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42.9 km / 26.7 miles
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48.9 km / 30.4 miles
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55.3 km / 34.4 miles
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71.6 km / 44.5 miles
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140.2 km / 87.1 miles
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156.6 km / 97.3 miles
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160.4 km / 99.7 miles
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224.7 km / 139.6 miles
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244.7 km / 152 miles
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246 km / 152.9 miles
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246.7 km / 153.3 miles
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257.9 km / 160.3 miles
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258 km / 160.3 miles
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264 km / 164 miles
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265.2 km / 164.8 miles
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266.8 km / 165.8 miles
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284.4 km / 176.7 miles
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289.4 km / 179.8 miles
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295.6 km / 183.7 miles
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297 km / 184.5 miles
Map of Car Hire Destinations
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.
Average price for hiring a car per day in Preston (Downtown)
The best month to hire a car in Preston (Downtown) is February — when the average price for a hire is £21.42 per day. This is 49% less than the yearly average and 78% less than hiring a car in August (when the average price is £96.96 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.
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.
For how long do most travellers hire cars for in Preston (Downtown)?
How long travellers keep their hire cars depends on the time of year: in June, the average hire length is 14 days, while in January, it is only 4 days.
Average number of hire days in Preston (Downtown)
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 June.
Monthly searches in Preston (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
Car hire information
| Popular suppliers | Arnold Clark, Keddy, Europcar |
| Popular car categories | Small cars, Medium cars, SUVs, People Carriers |
| Lowest price | £17 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Keddy |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold Clark | Kia Ceed | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Arnold Clark | Ford Fiesta | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Keddy | Ford Focus | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Keddy | Vauxhall Corsa | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
| Europcar | Vauxhall Corsa | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
| Arnold Clark | Mercedes Vito | 4 | 4 | People Carriers |
| Europcar | MG ZS | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Arnold Clark | Vauxhall Insignia | 4 | 3 | Large cars |
| Arnold Clark | BMW 1 Series | 5 | 1 | Medium cars |
| Arnold Clark | Renault Kadjar | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Arnold Clark
9 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Routes Car Rental
7.7 / 10
Total rental companies
5
Average daily price
£39.67
Lowest daily price
£17.18
Total cars available
28
Top 5 suppliers in Preston (Downtown) in 2025
Arnold Clark
+441772256357
116 Hartington Road , Preston
£33 - £156
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
Europcar
+4403713840298
777 BLACKPOOL ROAD
£20 - £38
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
Enterprise
01772395807
UNIT 46 - 50 AQUEDUCT STREET,
£20 - £38
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
Keddy
+4403713840298
777 Blackpool Rd, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston PR2 1XH
£17 - £33
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
Routes Car Rental
+443713840298
777 Blackpool Road,Ashton On Ribble, Preston,England , Pr2 1Xh,United Kingdom
£17 - £33
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
Awards
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2023
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Magellan Awards Gold Winner 2023
Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2021
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 100 Companies 2020
Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
Inc. 5000 Europe - Top 500 Companies 2019
Trustpilot - Top 10 Car Hire Agencies
SimilarWeb - Top 50 Car Hire Websites
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