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Fiat 500
or similar Mini
Manual
4
A/C
3
£14.84
per day
Rental office
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Skoda Fabia
or similar Economy
Manual
5
A/C
5
£20.39
per day
Rental office
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Kia Ceed
or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
5
£26.01
per day
Rental office
No deposit
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Renault Kangoo
or similar Intermediate Commercial Van/Truck
Manual
2
No A/C
2
£28.14
per day
Rental office
Low deposit
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Kia Sportage
or similar Standard SUV
Manual
5
A/C
4
£28.61
per day
Rental office
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Renault Master
or similar Full-size Commercial Van/Truck
Manual
3
No A/C
2
£31.89
per day
Rental office
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BMW 1 Series
or similar Compact Elite
Automatic
5
A/C
5
£37.55
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
£40.16
per day
Rental office
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 00:32 on 22/10/26. 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: 22 Oct 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
£28 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
£1.42 per litre or £5.38 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 Preston (Downtown)
- Liverpool Airportstarting at £14.31 per day48.9 km / 30.39 miles
- Manchester Airportstarting at £11.59 per day55.3 km / 34.36 miles
- Leeds Bradford Airportstarting at £22.34 per day71.6 km / 44.49 miles
- Isle of Man Airportstarting at £45.32 per day128.3 km / 79.72 miles
- East Midlands Airportstarting at £21.97 per day140.2 km / 87.12 miles
- Newcastle Airportstarting at £16.08 per day156.6 km / 97.31 miles
- Birmingham Airportstarting at £10.96 per day160.4 km / 99.67 miles
- George Best Belfast City Airportstarting at £32.99 per day224.7 km / 139.62 miles
- Belfast Cruise Portstarting at £32.60 per day225.4 km / 140.06 miles
- Edinburgh Waverley Railway Stationstarting at £14.10 per day244.7 km / 152.05 miles
- Edinburgh Airportstarting at £12.94 per day246 km / 152.86 miles
- Belfast International Airportstarting at £15.78 per day246.7 km / 153.29 miles
- Glasgow Airportstarting at £14.18 per day257.9 km / 160.25 miles
- Bristol Temple Meads Railway Stationstarting at £24.82 per day258 km / 160.31 miles
- Luton Airportstarting at £14.60 per day264 km / 164.04 miles
- Bristol Airportstarting at £11.59 per day265.2 km / 164.79 miles
- Cardiff Airportstarting at £26.64 per day266.8 km / 165.78 miles
- Reading Eaststarting at £22.65 per day284.4 km / 176.72 miles
- London Airport Stanstedstarting at £11.41 per day289.4 km / 179.82 miles
- Uxbridge Town Centrestarting at £27.66 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
Europcar
777 BLACKPOOL ROAD
D
Keddy
777 Blackpool Rd, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston PR2 1XH
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 £28 | A good deal £22 | Cheapest supplier Keddy | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average price for hiring a car per day in Preston (Downtown)
£62
£31
£0
£20
in January
Jan
£26
in February
Feb
£22
in March
Mar
£25
in April
Apr
£39
in May
May
£33
in June
Jun
£22
in July
Jul
£56
in August
Aug
£38
in September
Sep
£30
in October
Oct
£24
in November
Nov
£28
in December
Dec
The best month to hire a car in Preston (Downtown) is January — when the average price for a hire is £19.86 per day. This is 29% less than the yearly average and 65% less than hiring a car in August (when the average price is £55.95 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 October in comparison to hiring a car in in July.
Monthly Car Hire Searches in Preston (Downtown) Compared to the Yearly Average
2.2
1.1
0
1.6 times in January
Jan
1.3 times in February
Feb
0.9 times in March
Mar
0.7 times in April
Apr
1.3 times in May
May
1.1 times in June
Jun
0.3 times in July
Jul
0.7 times in August
Aug
0.6 times in September
Sep
2 times in October
Oct
0.8 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
6 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 | £15 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 |
| Keddy | Fiat 500 | 3 | Small car |
| Keddy | Volkswagen T-Roc | 5 | SUV |
| Europcar | Jeep Avenger | 5 | SUV |
| Arnold Clark | Peugeot 3008 | 5 | SUV |
| Keddy | Kia Stonic | 5 | SUV |
| Arnold Clark | Mercedes-Benz Vito | 4 | Van |
Frequently Asked Questions (updated: 22 Oct 2026)
Prices are lowest during January, starting at £20 for an Economy car and highest in August, when economy cars start at £56. Booking early for peak dates can save significantly. The most popular month in Preston (Downtown) is October, while the least popular month is July.
Preston (Downtown) hosts: Arnold Clark, Hertz, Europcar, Enterprise, 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
£28
Lowest daily price
£15
Total cars available
82
Top 7 suppliers in Preston (Downtown) in 2026
Arnold Clark
8.9
Very Good
25 ratings
Value for money
8.7
Ease of finding
8.6
Agent helpfulness
9.2
Pick-up speed
8.2
Drop-off speed
8.4
Car cleanliness
9.5
Car condition
9.5
£22–£117
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
£19–£170
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
Europcar
8.5
Very Good
6 ratings
Value for money
7.7
Ease of finding
8.7
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
8.6
Drop-off speed
8.8
Car cleanliness
8.5
Car condition
8.4
£19–£469
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
Enterprise
8.4
Good
1 rating
Value for money
8.2
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
8.8
£28–£179
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
Keddy
8.4
Good
17 ratings
Value for money
7.9
Ease of finding
8.6
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8.4
Drop-off speed
8.4
Car cleanliness
8.6
Car condition
8.6
£15–£430
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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