Car Rental in Preston

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Preston, United Kingdom
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates

Downtown Car Rental
Economy
Ford Fiesta or similar
Ford Fiesta
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Arnold Clark
$46.17 per day
Downtown Car Rental
Compact
Vauxhall Astra or similar
Vauxhall Astra
  • 4
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Arnold Clark
$52.77 per day
Downtown Car Rental
Intermediate SUV
Peugeot 3008 or similar
Peugeot 3008
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Arnold Clark
$69.92 per day
Downtown Car Rental
Premium
Skoda Superb or similar
Skoda Superb
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Arnold Clark
$83.11 per day

Most Popular Car Rental Deals

Downtown Car Rental
Compact
Kia Ceed or similar
Kia Ceed
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Arnold Clark
$62.00 / per day
Downtown Car Rental
Intermediate
Vauxhall Insignia STW or similar
Vauxhall Insignia STW
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Arnold Clark
$83.11 / per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 00:57 on 2023-05-30. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel Information

Language
English
Currency
GBP
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+44
Average car rental price
$66.18 / per day
Average car rental length
6 days
Speed limit within town
48 km/h
30 mph
Speed limit out of town
96 - 112 km/h
60 - 70 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Rating
10.0
Average gasoline price
$1.96 per liter
Highest gasoline price
$2.36 per liter
Lowest gasoline price
$1.81 per liter

Top 20 Cities near Preston

  1. Bolton Car Rentals from $38.20 per day
    31.2 km / 19.4 miles away
  2. Lancaster Car Rentals from $38.20 per day
    31.7 km / 19.7 miles away
  3. Warrington Car Rentals from $64.64 per day
    43.4 km / 27.0 miles away
  4. Liverpool Car Rentals from $21.76 per day
    48.9 km / 30.4 miles away
  5. 49.0 km / 30.4 miles away
  6. Manchester Car Rentals from $28.83 per day
    55.3 km / 34.4 miles away
  7. Chester Car Rentals from $50.66 per day
    65.1 km / 40.5 miles away
  8. Huddersfield Car Rentals from $70.41 per day
    65.8 km / 40.9 miles away
  9. Leeds Car Rentals from $30.27 per day
    71.6 km / 44.5 miles away
  10. Sheffield Car Rentals from $55.41 per day
    94.8 km / 58.9 miles away
  11. Chesterfield Car Rentals from $55.41 per day
    104.4 km / 64.9 miles away
  12. 118.9 km / 73.9 miles away
  13. Derby Car Rentals from $109.19 per day
    126.5 km / 78.6 miles away
  14. Middlesbrough Car Rentals from $99.61 per day
    133.2 km / 82.8 miles away
  15. Holyhead Car Rentals from $44.15 per day
    134.5 km / 83.6 miles away
  16. Wolverhampton Car Rentals from $46.17 per day
    138.5 km / 86.1 miles away
  17. Nottingham Car Rentals from $45.54 per day
    139.9 km / 86.9 miles away
  18. East Midlands Car Rentals from $31.25 per day
    140.2 km / 87.1 miles away
  19. 147.8 km / 91.8 miles away
  20. Sunderland Car Rentals from $99.61 per day
    154.5 km / 96.0 miles away

Top 20 Locations near Preston

  1. 43.0 km / 26.7 miles away
  2. 48.9 km / 30.4 miles away
  3. 55.3 km / 34.4 miles away
  4. 71.6 km / 44.5 miles away
  5. Downtown Car Rentals from $64.64 per day
    79.6 km / 49.5 miles away
  6. 118.9 km / 73.9 miles away
  7. Holyhead Port Car Rentals from $44.15 per day
    134.5 km / 83.6 miles away
  8. 140.2 km / 87.1 miles away
  9. 156.6 km / 97.3 miles away
  10. 160.4 km / 99.7 miles away
  11. 224.7 km / 139.6 miles away
  12. 226.3 km / 140.6 miles away
  13. 227.2 km / 141.2 miles away
  14. 244.7 km / 152.0 miles away
  15. 246.0 km / 152.9 miles away
  16. 246.7 km / 153.3 miles away
  17. 252.0 km / 156.6 miles away
  18. Glasgow Airport Car Rentals from $36.35 per day
    257.9 km / 160.3 miles away
  19. 258.0 km / 160.3 miles away
  20. Downtown Car Rentals from $45.54 per day
    262.4 km / 163.0 miles away

Map of Car Rental Locations

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Preston?

Car rental prices in Preston vary by time of year. This graph shows the average prices per month to help you find the best time of year to rent.
Average rental costs per day in Preston
$46.35
January
$51.26
February
$43.82
March
$70.29
April
$44.53
May
$56.02
June
$81.23
July
$71.42
August
$65.69
September
$89.14
October
$47.13
November
$101.86
December
The cheapest month to rent a car in Preston is March (when prices average $43.82 per day). This is 32% cheaper than the yearly average and 57% cheaper than renting in December (when prices average $101.86).

This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.

What’s the usual rental length in Preston?

How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in September, the average renter keeps their car for 12 days, and in March, they keep their car for 4 days.
Average rental length in Preston
7
January
7
February
4
March
4
April
10
May
5
June
6
July
6
August
12
September
6
October
6
November
6
December

What's the most popular month to rent a car in Preston?

Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Preston is December, and the least popular is September.
Monthly searches in Preston by pick-up date relative to the average
136%
January
124%
February
49%
March
37%
April
99%
May
111%
June
99%
July
136%
August
25%
September
62%
October
124%
November
198%
December

Car Rental Information

Car rental locations 1
Popular suppliers Arnold Clark, Keddy, Europcar
Popular car categories Medium cars, Small cars, SUVs, Vans
Lowest price $46 per day
Cheapest supplier Arnold Clark

Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
Arnold Clark Ford Fiesta 5 2 Small cars
Arnold Clark Kia Ceed 5 2 Medium cars
Arnold Clark Vauxhall Astra 5 2 Medium cars
Keddy Ford Focus 5 2 Medium cars
Arnold Clark Peugeot 3008 5 3 SUVs
Arnold Clark Mercedes Benz Vito 5 3 Vans
Europcar Fiat 500 3 1 Small cars
Keddy Vauxhall Crossland 5 2 SUVs
Keddy Fiat 500 3 1 Small cars
Arnold Clark Skoda Superb 5 2 Premium cars

FAQ

Can I drive from Preston to Manchester?
Yes, many visitors travel from Preston to Manchester (or vice versa) in a rental car. Manchester is about 36 miles (58 km) southeast of Preston, a distance that can be traveled in about one hour outside of rush hours.
What places near Preston can I visit in a rental car?
In addition to the aforementioned Manchester, Preston is near a number of other famous English destinations. These include the cities of Liverpool (75 minutes to the south) and Leeds (90 minutes to the east), the resort town of Blackpool (35 minutes to the west), the Forest of Bowland (45 minutes to the north), and Yorkshire Dales National Park (75 minutes to the northeast).
What car rental companies are there in Preston?
Discover Cars partners with four different car rental companies in Preston – Arnold Clark, Enterprise, Keddy, and Europcar. All four companies have been favorably rated by our clients. A wider range of car rental companies can be found in the nearby cities of Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds.
What kind of car should I rent in Preston?
This depends on your travel plans, but generally speaking, an economy car or even a mini offers good value for your money for traveling inside the cities or on main national highways. That being said, all types of vehicles, even vans and luxury cars, can be rented in Preston and the surrounding region.

Our Customers' Reviews

Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have an option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic, verified, and trustworthy.

Spain
Kia Ceed
April 8, 2023
Went through Yorkshire Dales to beautiful Richmond. Lovely tea and cakes at Mainsgill farm shop and restaurant.

Car Rental Statistics

Highest rated company
Arnold Clark
9.2 / 10
Lowest rated company
Europcar
8.5 / 10
Total rental companies
4
Average daily price
$66.18
Lowest daily price
$46.14
Total cars available
7

Top 4 Suppliers in Preston in 2023

Arnold Clark
Arnold Clark
Exceptional 9.2 / 4 reviews
1 location
$46 - $83
Enterprise
Enterprise
Excellent 8.9
1 location
Keddy
Keddy
Excellent 8.6 / 1 reviews
1 location
Europcar
Europcar
Excellent 8.5 / 1 reviews
1 location
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