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Fiat 500
or similar Mini
Manual
4
A/C
3
$22.78
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
777 BLACKPOOL ROAD
ASHTON ON RIBBLE
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Downtown
777 BLACKPOOL ROAD
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Cupra Leon
or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
5
$25.19
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
777 BLACKPOOL ROAD
ASHTON ON RIBBLE
Drop-off information
Downtown
777 BLACKPOOL ROAD
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Jeep Avenger
or similar Compact SUV
Manual
5
A/C
5
$25.49
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
777 BLACKPOOL ROAD
ASHTON ON RIBBLE
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Downtown
777 BLACKPOOL ROAD
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Skoda Fabia
or similar Economy
Manual
5
A/C
5
$23.99
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
777 BLACKPOOL ROAD
ASHTON ON RIBBLE
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Downtown
777 BLACKPOOL ROAD
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Volkswagen T-Roc
or similar Intermediate SUV
Manual
5
A/C
5
$27.00
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
777 BLACKPOOL ROAD
ASHTON ON RIBBLE
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Downtown
777 BLACKPOOL ROAD
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Kia Sportage
or similar Standard SUV
Manual
5
A/C
5
$32.44
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
777 BLACKPOOL ROAD
ASHTON ON RIBBLE
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Downtown
777 BLACKPOOL ROAD
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Skoda Scala
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$71.59
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
777 BLACKPOOL ROAD
ASHTON ON RIBBLE
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Downtown
777 BLACKPOOL ROAD
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Kia Stonic
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$72.90
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
777 BLACKPOOL ROAD
ASHTON ON RIBBLE
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Downtown
777 BLACKPOOL ROAD
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BYD Seal
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
No A/C
5
$79.69
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
777 BLACKPOOL ROAD
ASHTON ON RIBBLE
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Downtown
777 BLACKPOOL ROAD
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Electric
Ford Explorer
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$81.20
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
777 BLACKPOOL ROAD
ASHTON ON RIBBLE
Drop-off information
Downtown
777 BLACKPOOL ROAD
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Audi Q2
or similar Intermediate Elite SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$174.05
per day
Free cancellation
8.2
Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
777 BLACKPOOL ROAD
ASHTON ON RIBBLE
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Downtown
777 BLACKPOOL ROAD
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 20 cities near Preston
- Top 20 locations near Preston
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Preston and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Here's what travelers say about renting a car in Preston
- Car rental statistics
- Top 7 suppliers in Preston in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English
Currency
GBP
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+44
Average car rental price
$54 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%
Average gas price
$1.93 per liter or $7.31 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.85 per liter or $7.00 per gallon
Highest gas price
$2.04 per liter or $7.72 per gallon
Rating
10 / 10
Top 20 cities near Preston
- Blackpoolfrom $48.68 per day16.6 km / 10.31 miles away
- Blackburnfrom $57.80 per day19.3 km / 11.99 miles away
- Southportfrom $50.98 per day21.1 km / 13.11 miles away
- Wiganfrom $39.89 per day25.9 km / 16.09 miles away
- Boltonfrom $38.21 per day31.2 km / 19.39 miles away
- Lancasterfrom $40.04 per day31.7 km / 19.7 miles away
- Burnleyfrom $52.02 per day32.2 km / 20.01 miles away
- Liverpoolfrom $16.92 per day43.4 km / 26.97 miles away
- Warringtonfrom $39.88 per day43.4 km / 26.97 miles away
- Manchesterfrom $13.72 per day46.3 km / 28.77 miles away
- Barrow-in-Furnessfrom $48.54 per day49 km / 30.45 miles away
- Huddersfieldfrom $31.49 per day64.7 km / 40.2 miles away
- Chesterfrom $41.09 per day65.1 km / 40.45 miles away
- Crewefrom $46.15 per day76.9 km / 47.78 miles away
- Leedsfrom $32.09 per day79.6 km / 49.46 miles away
- Wrexhamfrom $42.62 per day80.2 km / 49.83 miles away
- Barnsleyfrom $33.63 per day86.6 km / 53.81 miles away
- Sheffieldfrom $33.07 per day94.8 km / 58.91 miles away
- Penrithfrom $48.54 per day99.2 km / 61.64 miles away
- Chesterfieldfrom $36.29 per day104.4 km / 64.87 miles away
Top 20 locations near Preston
- Manchester Trafford Parkfrom $34.18 per day43 km / 26.72 miles away
- Liverpool Airportfrom $22.76 per day48.9 km / 30.39 miles away
- Manchester Airportfrom $13.72 per day55.3 km / 34.36 miles away
- Leeds Bradford Airportfrom $34.53 per day71.6 km / 44.49 miles away
- Leeds (Downtown)from $33.27 per day79.6 km / 49.46 miles away
- Isle of Man Douglas Portfrom $62.25 per day121.2 km / 75.31 miles away
- East Midlands Airportfrom $27.66 per day140.2 km / 87.12 miles away
- Newcastle Airportfrom $30.49 per day156.6 km / 97.31 miles away
- Birmingham Airportfrom $10.72 per day160.4 km / 99.67 miles away
- George Best Belfast City Airportfrom $55.43 per day224.7 km / 139.62 miles away
- Belfast Central Railway stationfrom $79.46 per day226.3 km / 140.62 miles away
- Prestwick Airportfrom $44.50 per day227.2 km / 141.18 miles away
- Edinburgh Waverley Train Stationfrom $24.36 per day244.7 km / 152.05 miles away
- Edinburgh Airportfrom $21.42 per day246 km / 152.86 miles away
- Belfast International Airportfrom $31.98 per day246.7 km / 153.29 miles away
- Glasgow Central Train Stationfrom $30.36 per day252 km / 156.59 miles away
- Glasgow Airportfrom $14.40 per day257.9 km / 160.25 miles away
- Bristol Temple Meads Railway stationfrom $46.28 per day258 km / 160.31 miles away
- Luton (Downtown)from $41.71 per day262.4 km / 163.05 miles away
- Luton Airportfrom $22.13 per day264 km / 164.04 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Preston (Downtown)
7 rental locations
B
Preston Bamber Bridge Railway Station
1 rental locations
When to book in Preston and for how long?
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.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthJanuary | Most expensive month August | ||
| Average price $82 | A good deal $44 | Cheapest supplier Europcar | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average rental costs per day in Preston
$71
$36
$0
$28
in January
Jan
$36
in February
Feb
$31
in March
Mar
$38
in April
Apr
$54
in May
May
$45
in June
Jun
$47
in July
Jul
$65
in August
Aug
$47
in September
Sep
$42
in October
Oct
$34
in November
Nov
$34
in December
Dec
The cheapest month to rent a car in Preston is January (when prices average $27.65 per day). This is 66% cheaper than the yearly average and 57% cheaper than renting in August (when prices average $64.69).
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 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 January, and the least popular is December.
Monthly searches in Preston by pick-up date relative to the average
1.7
0.8
0
1.5 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
0.6 times in July
Jul
0.9 times in August
Aug
1.1 times in September
Sep
1.5 times in October
Oct
0.7 times in November
Nov
0.4 times in December
Dec
What’s the usual rental length in Preston?
How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in April, the average renter keeps their car for 11 days, and in October, they keep their car for 5 days.
Average number of rental days in Preston
12
6
0
10 days in January
Jan
8 days in February
Feb
9 days in March
Mar
11 days in April
Apr
7 days in May
May
7 days in June
Jun
6 days in July
Jul
7 days in August
Aug
8 days in September
Sep
5 days in October
Oct
11 days in November
Nov
11 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 📍 Car rental locations | 2 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Arnold Clark, Keddy, Europcar, Enterprise, Routes Car Rental |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Small cars, SUVs, medium cars, vans |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $34 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Europcar |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold Clark | Ford Fiesta | 5 | Small car |
| Keddy | Jeep Avenger | 5 | SUV |
| Arnold Clark | Kia Ceed | 5 | Medium car |
| Keddy | Fiat 500 | 3 | Small car |
| Keddy | Cupra Leon | 5 | Medium car |
| Keddy | Volkswagen T-Roc | 5 | SUV |
| Keddy | Kia Stonic | 5 | SUV |
| Arnold Clark | Mercedes-Benz Vito | 4 | Van |
| Europcar | Jeep Avenger | 5 | SUV |
| Keddy | Skoda Fabia | 5 | Small car |
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
Here's what travelers say about renting a car in Preston
10
Average rating
Based on 2 reviews
Best month to visit
April
Happiest customers drive
Fiat 500
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Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Arnold Clark (rated 8.9 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Routes Car Rental (rated 8.0 / 10)
Total number of reviews
3
Total rental companies
7
Average daily price
$54
Lowest daily price
$34
Total cars available
87
Top 7 suppliers in Preston in 2026
Arnold Clark
1 location
8.9
Very Good
25 ratings
Value for money
8.9
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
$41–$88
per day
Most popular location
116 Hartington Road
Hertz
1 location
8.6
Very Good
1 rating
Value for money
8.5
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.9
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
9.2
$41–$88
per day
Most popular location
Ut 10 Tracey's Garage Wigan Rd
Enterprise
2 locations
8.3
Good
1 rating
Value for money
8.0
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.6
Car condition
8.6
$42–$520
per day
Most popular location
UNIT 46 - 50 AQUEDUCT STREET,
Europcar
1 location
8.2
Good
5 ratings
Value for money
7.4
Ease of finding
8.5
Agent helpfulness
7.9
Pick-up speed
8.5
Drop-off speed
8.6
Car cleanliness
8.2
Car condition
8.4
$34–$203
per day
Most popular location
777 BLACKPOOL ROAD
Keddy
1 location
8.1
Good
14 ratings
Value for money
6.9
Ease of finding
8.6
Agent helpfulness
7.8
Pick-up speed
8.4
Drop-off speed
8.4
Car cleanliness
8.4
Car condition
8.2
$34–$203
per day
Most popular location
777 Blackpool Rd, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston PR2 1XH
Easihire
1 location
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
$34–$203
per day
Most popular location
165 Walker St, Preston Pr1 2Rr, Uk
Routes Car Rental
1 location
8.0
Good
Value for money
7.0
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.4
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.6
Car condition
8.5
$34–$203
per day
Most popular location
777 Blackpool Road,Ashton On Ribble, Preston,England , Pr2 1Xh,United Kingdom
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