Car Rental in Preston (Downtown)
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Fiat 500
or similar
Manual
4
1
A/C
3
€23.14
per day
8.5
Very good
6 reviews
Ford Fiesta
or similar
Manual
5
2
A/C
5
€38.97
per day
9.1
Exceptional
21 reviews
Vauxhall Crossland
or similar
Manual
5
2
A/C
5
€57.11
per day
8.6
Very good
4 reviews
MG ZS
or similar
Manual
5
2
A/C
5
€31.78
per day
8.5
Very good
6 reviews
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MG HS
or similar
Manual
5
3
A/C
5
€33.42
per day
8.5
Very good
6 reviews
Mercedes Benz A Class
or similar
Automatic
5
2
A/C
5
€70.36
per day
8.6
Very good
4 reviews
Mercedes Benz CLA
or similar
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
€93.94
per day
8.6
Very good
4 reviews
Polestar 4
or similar
Automatic
5
3
A/C
5
€95.13
per day
8.6
Very good
4 reviews
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 5:19 AM on 9/16/25. 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
- Most popular car rental deals
- 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 5 suppliers in Preston (Downtown) in 2025
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English
Currency
GBP
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+44
Average car rental price
€55 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
€1.63 per liter or €6.17 per gallon
Lowest gas price
€1.57 per liter or €5.94 per gallon
Highest gas price
€1.73 per liter or €6.55 per gallon
Top 20 locations near Preston (Downtown)
- Blackpool Airport19.3 km / 11.99 miles away
- Salford (Downtown)from €34.23 per day42.9 km / 26.66 miles away
- Manchester Trafford Parkfrom €37.41 per day43 km / 26.72 miles away
- Liverpool Airportfrom €30.14 per day48.9 km / 30.39 miles away
- Manchester Airportfrom €25.73 per day55.3 km / 34.36 miles away
- Leeds Bradford Airportfrom €25.90 per day71.6 km / 44.49 miles away
- Leeds (Downtown)from €22.96 per day79.6 km / 49.46 miles away
- East Midlands Airportfrom €24.08 per day140.2 km / 87.12 miles away
- Newcastle Airportfrom €18.69 per day156.6 km / 97.31 miles away
- Birmingham Airportfrom €21.78 per day160.4 km / 99.67 miles away
- George Best Belfast City Airportfrom €21.20 per day224.7 km / 139.62 miles away
- Belfast Central Railway stationfrom €35.60 per day226.3 km / 140.62 miles away
- Prestwick Airportfrom €43.36 per day227.2 km / 141.18 miles away
- Edinburgh Waverley Train Stationfrom €33.50 per day244.7 km / 152.05 miles away
- Edinburgh Airportfrom €29.74 per day246 km / 152.86 miles away
- Belfast International Airportfrom €32.45 per day246.7 km / 153.29 miles away
- Glasgow Central Train Stationfrom €20.06 per day252 km / 156.59 miles away
- Glasgow Airportfrom €19.25 per day257.9 km / 160.25 miles away
- Bristol Temple Meads Railway stationfrom €36.62 per day258 km / 160.31 miles away
- Luton (Downtown)from €31.93 per day262.4 km / 163.05 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Arnold Clark
116 Hartington Road , Preston
B
Enterprise
UNIT 46 - 50 AQUEDUCT STREET,
C
Europcar
777 BLACKPOOL ROAD
D
Keddy
777 Blackpool Rd, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston PR2 1XH
E
Routes Car Rental
777 Blackpool Road,Ashton On Ribble, Preston,England , Pr2 1Xh,United Kingdom
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 monthFebruary | Most expensive month August | ||
| Average price €33 | A good deal €38 | Cheapest supplier Keddy | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average rental costs per day in Preston (Downtown)
€125
€63
€0
€27
in January
Jan
€25
in February
Feb
€35
in March
Mar
€34
in April
Apr
€79
in May
May
€27
in June
Jun
€60
in July
Jul
€114
in August
Aug
€42
in September
Sep
€60
in October
Oct
€56
in November
Nov
€40
in December
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Preston (Downtown) is February — when rental costs average €25.19 per day. This is 24% cheaper than the yearly average and 78% cheaper than renting a car in August (when prices average €114.03 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 October.
Monthly searches in Preston (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
1.7
0.8
0
0.8 times in January
Jan
1.5 times in February
Feb
1.5 times in March
Mar
0.7 times in April
Apr
Same as average in May
May
0.6 times in June
Jun
1.1 times in July
Jul
1.5 times in August
Aug
1.2 times in September
Sep
0.5 times in October
Oct
0.5 times in November
Nov
Same as average 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 February the average rental period is 9 days, while in January, the average rental period is only 4 days.
Average number of rental days in Preston (Downtown)
10
5
0
4 days in January
Jan
9 days in February
Feb
7 days in March
Mar
5 days in April
Apr
5 days in May
May
6 days in June
Jun
6 days in July
Jul
7 days in August
Aug
5 days in September
Sep
7 days in October
Oct
5 days in November
Nov
9 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Arnold Clark, Keddy, Europcar |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Small cars, Medium cars, SUVs, Vans |
| 🤑 Lowest price | €23 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Keddy |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold Clark | Ford Fiesta | 5 | 2 | Small car |
| Arnold Clark | Kia Ceed | 5 | 2 | Medium car |
| Arnold Clark | Mercedes Vito | 4 | 4 | Van |
| Europcar | Vauxhall Corsa | 5 | 2 | Small car |
| Keddy | Ford Focus | 5 | 2 | Medium car |
| Keddy | Vauxhall Corsa | 3 | 1 | Small car |
| Europcar | MG ZS | 5 | 2 | SUV |
| Arnold Clark | Peugeot 3008 | 5 | 4 | SUV |
| Arnold Clark | BMW 1 Series | 5 | 1 | Medium car |
| Arnold Clark | Vauxhall Insignia | 4 | 3 | Large car |
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Arnold Clark (rated 9.1 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Routes Car Rental (rated 8 / 10)
Total rental companies
5
Average daily price
€55
Lowest daily price
€23
Total cars available
36
Top 5 suppliers in Preston (Downtown) in 2025
9.1
Exceptional
21 reviews
Value for money
8.9
Ease of finding
9
Agent helpfulness
9.4
Pick-up speed
8.4
Drop-off speed
8.7
Car cleanliness
9.6
Car condition
9.6
€39 - €147
per day
116 Hartington Road , Preston
+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
Enterprise
8.7
Very good
Value for money
8.7
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
9.2
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.3
Car condition
9.3
€39 - €147
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
8.6
Very good
4 reviews
Value for money
8.1
Ease of finding
8.3
Agent helpfulness
8.6
Pick-up speed
8.3
Drop-off speed
8.5
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
9
€46 - €258
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
8.5
Very good
6 reviews
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8
Agent helpfulness
8.8
Pick-up speed
7.8
Drop-off speed
7.9
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
9.3
€23 - €144
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
Routes Car Rental
8.0
Very good
Value for money
7.1
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.3
Pick-up speed
8
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.6
Car condition
8.5
€23 - €144
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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