Car Rental in Preston
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Travel Information
Languages
English
Currency
GBP
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+44
Average car rental price
$57 per day
Average car rental length
6 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%
Average gas price
$1.80 per liter or $6.81 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.80 per liter or $6.81 per gallon
Highest gas price
$2.15 per liter or $8.15 per gallon
Top 20 cities near Preston
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19.3 km / 12 miles away
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55.3 km / 34.4 miles away
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65.1 km / 40.5 miles away
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65.8 km / 40.9 miles away
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71.6 km / 44.5 miles away
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94.8 km / 58.9 miles away
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104.4 km / 64.9 miles away
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118 km / 73.3 miles away
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139.9 km / 86.9 miles away
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140.2 km / 87.1 miles away
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154.5 km / 96 miles away
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156.6 km / 97.3 miles away
Top 20 locations near Preston
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19.3 km / 12 miles away
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42.9 km / 26.7 miles away
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43 km / 26.7 miles away
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48.9 km / 30.4 miles away
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55.3 km / 34.4 miles away
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71.6 km / 44.5 miles away
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79.6 km / 49.5 miles away
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140.2 km / 87.1 miles away
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156.6 km / 97.3 miles away
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160.4 km / 99.7 miles away
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224.7 km / 139.6 miles away
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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
The cheapest month to rent a car in Preston is September (when prices average $44.29 per day). This is 37% cheaper than the yearly average and 71% cheaper than renting in May (when prices average $151.32).
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.
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 January, they keep their car for 2 days.
Average number of rental days in Preston
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 August, and the least popular is January.
Monthly searches in Preston by pick-up date relative to the average
Car rental information
| Car rental locations | 1 |
| Popular suppliers | Arnold Clark, Europcar, Keddy |
| Popular car categories | Medium cars, SUVs, Small cars, Vans |
| Lowest price | $27 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Europcar |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold Clark | Kia Ceed | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Arnold Clark | Mercedes Vito | 4 | 4 | Vans |
| Europcar | Nissan Qashqai | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Arnold Clark | Ford Fiesta | 5 | 2 | Small cars |
| Arnold Clark | Renault Kadjar | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Keddy | Vauxhall Astra | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Europcar | Vauxhall Corsa | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
| Arnold Clark | BMW 1 Series | 5 | 1 | Medium cars |
| Arnold Clark | Vauxhall Insignia | 4 | 3 | Premium cars |
| Europcar | Citroen C3 Aircross | 4 | 2 | 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.
CA
Australia
Kia Ceed
7/26/23
Still ongoing!
HM
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
8.9 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Routes Car Rental
7.6 / 10
Total number of reviews
3
Total rental companies
5
Average daily price
$57.06
Lowest daily price
$27.40
Total cars available
35
Top 5 suppliers in Preston in 2024
Arnold Clark
1 location
$33 - $53
Enterprise
1 location
$33 - $53
Europcar
1 location
$27 - $70
Keddy
1 location
$35 - $207
Routes Car Rental
1 location
$60 - $64
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Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
Inc. 5000 Europe - Top 500 Companies 2019
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