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Preston, United Kingdom
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Cheapest car rental rates

Downtown
Mini
Fiat 500 or similar
Fiat 500
  • 4
  • 1
  • 3
  • A/C
  • Man.
Keddy
$34.73 per day
Downtown
Compact
Ford Focus or similar
Ford Focus
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Europcar
$42.12 per day
Downtown
Luxury Van
Mercedes Vito or similar
Mercedes Vito
  • 9
  • 4
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Arnold Clark
$271.53 per day
Downtown
Economy
Vauxhall Corsa or similar
Vauxhall Corsa
  • 5
  • 1
  • 3
  • A/C
  • Man.
Keddy
$37.32 per day

Most popular car rental deals

Downtown
Intermediate SUV
MG ZS or similar
MG ZS
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Keddy
$38.03 per day
Downtown
Standard SUV
MG HS or similar
MG HS
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Keddy
$39.89 per day
Downtown
Full-size Van
Volkswagen Sharan or similar
Volkswagen Sharan
  • 7
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Keddy
$131.67 per day
Downtown
Compact SUV
Vauxhall Crossland or similar
Vauxhall Crossland
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Keddy
$36.97 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 6:18 AM on 4/17/25. 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
Country code
+44
Average car rental price
$79 per day
Average car rental length
7 days
Speed limit within town
48 km/h or 30 mph
Speed limit out of town
96 - 112 km/h or 60 - 70 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Rating
10.0 / 10
Average gas price
$1.87 per liter or $7.08 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.80 per liter or $6.83 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.99 per liter or $7.53 per gallon

Top 20 cities near Preston

  1. Blackpool
    19.3 km / 12 miles away
  2. Lancaster from $32.67 per day
    33.4 km / 20.8 miles away
  3. Salford from $31.67 per day
    42.9 km / 26.7 miles away
  4. Warrington from $37.90 per day
    43.4 km / 27 miles away
  5. Liverpool from $24.76 per day
    48.9 km / 30.4 miles away
  6. Barrow-in-Furness from $32.70 per day
    49 km / 30.4 miles away
  7. Manchester from $23.59 per day
    55.3 km / 34.4 miles away
  8. Huddersfield from $30.03 per day
    64.7 km / 40.2 miles away
  9. Chester from $32.70 per day
    65.1 km / 40.5 miles away
  10. Leeds from $27.07 per day
    71.6 km / 44.5 miles away
  11. Sheffield from $24.55 per day
    94.8 km / 58.9 miles away
  12. Chesterfield from $37.44 per day
    104.4 km / 64.9 miles away
  13. Telford from $44.43 per day
    118 km / 73.3 miles away
  14. Derby from $34.48 per day
    126.5 km / 78.6 miles away
  15. Middlesbrough from $33.37 per day
    133.2 km / 82.8 miles away
  16. Wolverhampton from $22.92 per day
    138.5 km / 86.1 miles away
  17. Nottingham from $37.23 per day
    139.9 km / 86.9 miles away
  18. East Midlands from $29.07 per day
    140.2 km / 87.1 miles away
  19. Sunderland from $33.37 per day
    154.5 km / 96 miles away
  20. Newcastle from $27.35 per day
    156.6 km / 97.3 miles away

Top 20 locations near Preston

  1. Blackpool Airport
    19.3 km / 12 miles away
  2. Downtown from $31.67 per day
    42.9 km / 26.7 miles away
  3. Manchester Trafford Park from $27.08 per day
    43 km / 26.7 miles away
  4. Liverpool Airport from $24.76 per day
    48.9 km / 30.4 miles away
  5. Manchester Airport from $23.59 per day
    55.3 km / 34.4 miles away
  6. Leeds Bradford Airport from $31.67 per day
    71.6 km / 44.5 miles away
  7. Downtown from $34.03 per day
    79.6 km / 49.5 miles away
  8. East Midlands Airport from $29.07 per day
    140.2 km / 87.1 miles away
  9. Newcastle Airport from $27.35 per day
    156.6 km / 97.3 miles away
  10. Birmingham Airport from $21.54 per day
    160.4 km / 99.7 miles away
  11. Belfast City Airport from $41.63 per day
    224.7 km / 139.6 miles away
  12. Belfast Central Railway station from $59.23 per day
    226.3 km / 140.6 miles away
  13. Prestwick Airport from $51.74 per day
    227.2 km / 141.2 miles away
  14. Edinburgh Waverley Train Station from $24.76 per day
    244.7 km / 152 miles away
  15. Edinburgh Airport from $22.96 per day
    246 km / 152.9 miles away
  16. Belfast International Airport from $40.42 per day
    246.7 km / 153.3 miles away
  17. Glasgow Central Train Station from $58.73 per day
    252 km / 156.6 miles away
  18. Glasgow Airport from $29.75 per day
    257.9 km / 160.3 miles away
  19. Bristol Temple Meads Railway station from $33.48 per day
    258 km / 160.3 miles away
  20. Luton Airport from $22.40 per day
    264 km / 164 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
$30.33
January
$28.65
February
$39.63
March
$42.68
April
$164.00
May
$51.40
June
$74.84
July
$129.68
August
$48.00
September
$67.90
October
$64.17
November
$45.68
December
The cheapest month to rent a car in Preston is February (when prices average $28.65 per day). This is 56% cheaper than the yearly average and 83% cheaper than renting in May (when prices average $164.00).

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 June, the average renter keeps their car for 14 days, and in May, they keep their car for 2 days.
Average number of rental days in Preston
4
January
9
February
7
March
8
April
2
May
14
June
6
July
7
August
5
September
7
October
5
November
9
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 February, and the least popular is May.
Monthly searches in Preston by pick-up date relative to the average
96%
January
181%
February
170%
March
32%
April
21%
May
32%
June
117%
July
170%
August
138%
September
64%
October
64%
November
117%
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 $35 per day
Cheapest supplier Keddy

Most popular car models of rental suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
Arnold Clark Kia Ceed 5 2 Medium cars
Arnold Clark Ford Fiesta 5 2 Small cars
Arnold Clark Mercedes Vito 4 4 Vans
Keddy Ford Focus 5 2 Medium cars
Keddy Vauxhall Corsa 3 1 Small cars
Europcar MG ZS 5 2 SUVs
Europcar Vauxhall Corsa 3 1 Small cars
Arnold Clark BMW 1 Series 5 1 Medium cars
Arnold Clark Renault Kadjar 5 3 SUVs
Arnold Clark Peugeot 3008 5 4 SUVs

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 the 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.

Australia
Kia Ceed
7/26/23
Still ongoing!
Spain
Kia Ceed
4/8/23
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
9.1 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
Routes Car Rental
7.7 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
3
Total rental companies
5
Average daily price
$79.04
Lowest daily price
$34.73
Total cars available
28

Top 5 suppliers in Preston in 2025

Arnold Clark
Arnold Clark
Exceptional 9.1 / 21 reviews
1 location
$272
Enterprise
Enterprise
Very good 8.4 / 0 reviews
1 location
$272
Europcar
Europcar
Very good 8.2 / 3 reviews
1 location
$40 - $199
Keddy
Keddy
Average 7.9 / 3 reviews
1 location
$35 - $172
Routes Car Rental
Routes Car Rental
Average 7.7 / 0 reviews
1 location
$35 - $172

Highly recommended by our customers

Apr 21, 2025
So far, so good!
Fast, easy, available and options!
James J. Fenton
Apr 21, 2025
I was not good at speaking english
I was not good at speaking english , discribing my situaion. but the assistant ( name. Mara ) gave me a great help. she understaned my situaion an tried to help me a lot !
Chung Hong Jae
Apr 21, 2025
Easy to book,
Easy to book,
Redouan Elaasri
Apr 21, 2025
Really easy
Really easy
Peter De Momme
Apr 21, 2025
Easy process
Easy process, good price
Sean
Apr 21, 2025
Happy DiscoverCars customer from Canada
Had a mishap with my rental while parked in a lot. Wasn’t even in the car at the time. Big shout out to MAX from DiscoverCars who finalized the claim in record time. Would highly recommend DiscoverCars to anyone renting. Mine was a 2 month rental and I will definitely return to them again next year. Thanks Max.
Gregory Pearson
Apr 21, 2025
Sincerely the best customer service I have received from any company.
Julia, Liam, and Madara were incredibly kind and helpful. I was feeling a lot of stress around my travel circumstances and this team of individuals effortlessly came to my aid with empathy and competency to resolve my situation. They were all very patient and respectful with me. I will always use DiscoveryCars.com for all my future rentals. Thank you so much!
paul wilcox
Apr 21, 2025
EASY TO FIND
EASY TO FIND, CLEAR. I HOPE WHEN I GET THERE I WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED
MARCUS RALPH ISAAK
Apr 21, 2025
Perfect solution
Easy and fast to have the car and to give it back No bad surprise
Thierry BARBEDETTE
Apr 21, 2025
Very happy with the experience
Very happy with the experience. I appreciated the transparency of all costs and the clear explanation of the insurance, which was my main focus since we’ll be spending a lot of time on the road. The deal was also the best across all the platforms I checked. Booking was quick and easy. I’d definitely recommend it.
Natasa
Apr 21, 2025
The guy that brought the car and pick…
The guy that brought the car and pick it up Was great, car was great and just what we needed for a family of 6
KELLI SWEENEY
Apr 21, 2025
All is on the time
All is on the time
Damir Raic
Apr 21, 2025
Fantastic
Fantastic, very efficient!
VIRGILIO RAGNOLI
Apr 20, 2025
I have used discovercars twice and I…
I have used discovercars twice and I had a positive experience every time. Honestly, I thought it might be a scam but everything worked - once in Italy and once in South Africa. I can definitely recommend them.
Eduardo Aponte
Apr 20, 2025
Easy and quick process
Easy and quick process
Gerard Grace
Apr 20, 2025
Easy to use website
Easy to use website. Sourced a great car for me at a great price. Thanks! Very easy and smooth process for pick and and drop off. They got in touch with me on collection day reminding me what I needed to do. The car could have been cleaner but not really an issue.
Naveed Ramzan

Preston

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