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Fiat 500
or similar Mini
Manual
4
A/C
3
$15.94
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
777 Blackpool Rd, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston PR2 1XH
Drop-off information
Downtown
777 Blackpool Rd, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston PR2 1XH
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Cupra Leon
or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
5
$17.32
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
777 Blackpool Rd, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston PR2 1XH
Drop-off information
Downtown
777 Blackpool Rd, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston PR2 1XH
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Ford Ford Transit Custom Cargo
or similar Intermediate Commercial Van/Truck
Manual
2
A/C
4
$45.82
per day
Free cancellation
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
165 Walker St, Preston Pr1 2Rr, Uk
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Drop-off information
Downtown
165 Walker St, Preston Pr1 2Rr, Uk
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Jeep Avenger
or similar Compact SUV
Manual
5
A/C
5
$17.55
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
777 Blackpool Rd, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston PR2 1XH
Drop-off information
Downtown
777 Blackpool Rd, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston PR2 1XH
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Skoda Fabia
or similar Economy
Manual
5
A/C
5
$16.86
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
777 Blackpool Rd, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston PR2 1XH
Drop-off information
Downtown
777 Blackpool Rd, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston PR2 1XH
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Volkswagen T-Roc
or similar Intermediate SUV
Manual
5
A/C
5
$18.71
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
777 Blackpool Rd, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston PR2 1XH
Drop-off information
Downtown
777 Blackpool Rd, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston PR2 1XH
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MG HS
or similar Standard SUV
Manual
5
A/C
4
$19.63
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
777 Blackpool Rd, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston PR2 1XH
Drop-off information
Downtown
777 Blackpool Rd, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston PR2 1XH
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Fiat 500
or similar Mini
Manual
4
A/C
3
$21.79
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
777 BLACKPOOL ROAD
ASHTON ON RIBBLE
Drop-off information
Downtown
777 BLACKPOOL ROAD
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Skoda Fabia
or similar Economy
Manual
5
A/C
5
$22.97
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
777 BLACKPOOL ROAD
ASHTON ON RIBBLE
Drop-off information
Downtown
777 BLACKPOOL ROAD
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Cupra Leon
or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
5
$23.67
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very 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
$23.86
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
777 BLACKPOOL ROAD
ASHTON ON RIBBLE
Drop-off information
Downtown
777 BLACKPOOL ROAD
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Volkswagen T-Roc
or similar Intermediate SUV
Manual
5
A/C
5
$25.44
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
777 BLACKPOOL ROAD
ASHTON ON RIBBLE
Drop-off information
Downtown
777 BLACKPOOL ROAD
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MG HS
or similar Standard SUV
Manual
5
A/C
4
$26.72
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
777 BLACKPOOL ROAD
ASHTON ON RIBBLE
Drop-off information
Downtown
777 BLACKPOOL ROAD
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Skoda Scala
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$29.01
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
777 Blackpool Rd, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston PR2 1XH
Drop-off information
Downtown
777 Blackpool Rd, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston PR2 1XH
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Kia Niro
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$29.59
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
777 Blackpool Rd, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston PR2 1XH
Drop-off information
Downtown
777 Blackpool Rd, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston PR2 1XH
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Toyota Aygo
or similar Mini
Manual
5
A/C
4
$30.38
per day
Free cancellation
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
165 Walker St, Preston Pr1 2Rr, Uk
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Drop-off information
Downtown
165 Walker St, Preston Pr1 2Rr, Uk
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MG ZS
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$30.74
per day
Free cancellation
8.3
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
777 Blackpool Rd, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston PR2 1XH
Drop-off information
Downtown
777 Blackpool Rd, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston PR2 1XH
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Volkswagen Caddy Furgon
or similar Compact Commercial Van/Truck
Manual
2
A/C
3
$38.42
per day
Free cancellation
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
165 Walker St, Preston Pr1 2Rr, Uk
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Drop-off information
Downtown
165 Walker St, Preston Pr1 2Rr, Uk
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Hyundai i20
or similar Economy
Manual
5
A/C
5
$38.42
per day
Free cancellation
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
165 Walker St, Preston Pr1 2Rr, Uk
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Drop-off information
Downtown
165 Walker St, Preston Pr1 2Rr, Uk
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Skoda Scala
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$39.03
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
777 BLACKPOOL ROAD
ASHTON ON RIBBLE
Drop-off information
Downtown
777 BLACKPOOL ROAD
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Kia Ceed
or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
5
$39.39
per day
Free cancellation
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
165 Walker St, Preston Pr1 2Rr, Uk
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Drop-off information
Downtown
165 Walker St, Preston Pr1 2Rr, Uk
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Kia Niro
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$39.71
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
777 BLACKPOOL ROAD
ASHTON ON RIBBLE
Drop-off information
Downtown
777 BLACKPOOL ROAD
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MG ZS
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$41.29
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
777 BLACKPOOL ROAD
ASHTON ON RIBBLE
Drop-off information
Downtown
777 BLACKPOOL ROAD
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Peugeot Boxer
or similar Full-size Commercial Van/Truck
Manual
3
A/C
3
$59.49
per day
Free cancellation
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
165 Walker St, Preston Pr1 2Rr, Uk
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Drop-off information
Downtown
165 Walker St, Preston Pr1 2Rr, Uk
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Toyota Hilux 4door
or similar Full-size Extended Cab Pickup
Manual
5
A/C
4
$73.16
per day
Free cancellation
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
165 Walker St, Preston Pr1 2Rr, Uk
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Drop-off information
Downtown
165 Walker St, Preston Pr1 2Rr, Uk
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Audi Q2
or similar Intermediate Elite SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$83.64
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Very Good
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
777 BLACKPOOL ROAD
ASHTON ON RIBBLE
Drop-off information
Downtown
777 BLACKPOOL ROAD
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Renault Trafic
or similar Full-size Van
Manual
9
A/C
4
$93.27
per day
Free cancellation
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
165 Walker St, Preston Pr1 2Rr, Uk
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Downtown
165 Walker St, Preston Pr1 2Rr, Uk
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 02:32 on 15/06/26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- 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 rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Car rental statistics
- Top 7 suppliers in Preston (Downtown) in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English
Currency
GBP
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+44
Average car rental price
$39 per day
Average car rental length
8 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
$1.90 per liter or $7.19 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.82 per liter or $6.89 per gallon
Highest gas price
$2.01 per liter or $7.61 per gallon
Top 20 locations near Preston (Downtown)
- Preston Bamber Bridge Railway Stationfrom $25.14 per day6.9 km / 4.29 miles away
- Chorley (Downtown)from $25.33 per day14.2 km / 8.82 miles away
- Blackpool (Downtown)from $32.65 per day16.6 km / 10.31 miles away
- Blackburn (Downtown)from $25.70 per day19.3 km / 11.99 miles away
- Blackpool Thornton-Cleveleysfrom $32.64 per day22.1 km / 13.73 miles away
- Accrington Downtownfrom $25.37 per day24.9 km / 15.47 miles away
- Wigan (Downtown)from $31.91 per day25.9 km / 16.09 miles away
- Bolton (Downtown)from $43.39 per day31.2 km / 19.39 miles away
- Burnley (Downtown)from $25.76 per day32.2 km / 20.01 miles away
- Morecambe (Downtown)from $27.68 per day33.4 km / 20.75 miles away
- Lancaster Northfrom $19.01 per day33.4 km / 20.75 miles away
- Manchester Little Hultonfrom $25.38 per day33.6 km / 20.88 miles away
- Leigh Downtownfrom $41.63 per day35.4 km / 22 miles away
- Bootle (Downtown)from $25.54 per day38.8 km / 24.11 miles away
- Liverpool Knotty Ashfrom $25.14 per day39.2 km / 24.36 miles away
- Liverpool Portfrom $19.53 per day39.6 km / 24.61 miles away
- Rochdale (Downtown)from $25.56 per day41.9 km / 26.04 miles away
- Manchester Urmstonfrom $24.75 per day42.8 km / 26.59 miles away
- Salford (Downtown)42.9 km / 26.66 miles away
- Manchester Trafford Parkfrom $26.01 per day43 km / 26.72 miles away
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
Enterprise
UNIT 46 - 50 AQUEDUCT STREET,
E
Keddy
777 Blackpool Rd, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston PR2 1XH
When to book in Preston (Downtown) and for how long?
When are car rental prices the lowest in Preston (Downtown)?
The cost of renting a car in Preston (Downtown) varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthJanuary | Most expensive month May | ||
| Average price $45 | A good deal $28 | Cheapest supplier Arnold Clark | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average rental costs per day in Preston (Downtown)
$58
$29
$0
$28
in January
Jan
$36
in February
Feb
$31
in March
Mar
$35
in April
Apr
$53
in May
May
$31
in June
Jun
$36
in July
Jul
$49
in August
Aug
$41
in September
Sep
$42
in October
Oct
$34
in November
Nov
$34
in December
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Preston (Downtown) is January — when rental costs average $28.14 per day. This is 37% cheaper than the yearly average and 46% cheaper than renting a car in May (when prices average $52.50 per day).
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 is the most popular time of year to rent a car in Preston (Downtown)?
Based on how many users search for a car in in Preston (Downtown), travelers are most likely to rent a car in February, while they are least likely to rent in in December.
Monthly searches in Preston (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
1.7
0.8
0
1.4 times in January
Jan
1.5 times in February
Feb
Same as average in March
Mar
0.8 times in April
Apr
1.3 times in May
May
0.5 times in June
Jun
0.8 times in July
Jul
1.2 times in August
Aug
Same as average in September
Sep
1.5 times in October
Oct
0.8 times in November
Nov
0.4 times in December
Dec
For how long do renters keep their vehicles in Preston (Downtown)?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in July the average rental period is 17 days, while in October, the average rental period is only 5 days.
Average number of rental days in Preston (Downtown)
19
9
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
6 days in June
Jun
17 days in July
Jul
6 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
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Arnold Clark, Keddy, Europcar, Enterprise, Routes Car Rental |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Small cars, SUVs, medium cars, vans |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $20 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Arnold Clark |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold Clark | Ford Fiesta | 5 | Small car |
| Keddy | Jeep Avenger | 5 | SUV |
| Keddy | Fiat 500 | 3 | Small car |
| Arnold Clark | Kia Ceed | 5 | Medium car |
| Keddy | Skoda Fabia | 5 | Small car |
| Europcar | Jeep Avenger | 5 | SUV |
| Keddy | Cupra Leon | 5 | Medium car |
| Arnold Clark | Peugeot 3008 | 5 | SUV |
| Keddy | Kia Niro | 5 | SUV |
| Arnold Clark | Mercedes-Benz Vito | 4 | Van |
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Arnold Clark (rated 9.0 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Routes Car Rental (rated 7.8 / 10)
Total rental companies
7
Average daily price
$39
Lowest daily price
$20
Total cars available
109
Top 7 suppliers in Preston (Downtown) in 2026
9.0
Outstanding
25 reviews
Value for money
9.1
Ease of finding
8.6
Agent helpfulness
9.4
Pick-up speed
8.2
Drop-off speed
8.4
Car cleanliness
9.5
Car condition
9.6
$20–$134
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
Excellent
1 review
Value for money
8.5
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
$20–$134
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
Enterprise
8.4
Very Good
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.6
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.6
Car condition
8.7
$25–$322
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
8.4
Very Good
5 reviews
Value for money
7.7
Ease of finding
8.5
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8.5
Drop-off speed
8.6
Car cleanliness
8.7
Car condition
8.7
$34–$176
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
Sun
00:01-23:59
Keddy
8.3
Very Good
13 reviews
Value for money
7.8
Ease of finding
8.6
Agent helpfulness
7.8
Pick-up speed
8.3
Drop-off speed
8.4
Car cleanliness
8.8
Car condition
8.7
$24–$67
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
Sun
00:01-23:59
Easihire
8.1
Very Good
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.2
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.0
Car condition
8.2
$43–$131
per day
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
7.8
Good
Value for money
6.7
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.1
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.4
Car condition
8.3
$43–$131
per day
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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