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Car Hire Preston Useful Information

Preston is a city in Lancashire, England, here's some useful information about driving to and from Preston:

Driving in Preston:

Preston is well-served by a network of roads, including the M6 motorway, which runs just to the east of the city. The M55 motorway connects Preston to Blackpool to the west.
The city center features a range of roads, roundabouts, and parking facilities.

Distance to Nearby Cities:

Manchester: Preston is located approximately 30 miles (48 kilometers) northwest of Manchester. The journey by car typically takes around 45 minutes to an hour, depending on traffic conditions.
Liverpool: Preston is approximately 28 miles (45 kilometers) southwest of Liverpool. The drive to Liverpool takes around 45 minutes to an hour.
Blackpool: Preston is approximately 15 miles (24 kilometers) west of Blackpool. The drive to Blackpool takes around 30 minutes.

Motorways:

The M6 motorway, one of the major north-south routes in the UK, provides easy access to and from Preston. The M55 motorway connects Preston to Blackpool and the Fylde Coast.

Traffic and Parking:

Like any city, traffic conditions in Preston can vary, particularly during peak travel times and busy periods. Be sure to check traffic updates and plan your journey accordingly.
Preston offers various parking options, including on-street parking, car parks, and park-and-ride facilities, depending on your destination within the city.

Current Rental Rates in Preston

Kia Picanto

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 26.56 EUR/day
Kia Picanto

7 Days rental at 185.92 EUR from 11/12/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  No

Opel Corsa

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 27.90 EUR/day
Opel Corsa

7 Days rental at 195.30 EUR from 11/12/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Opel Astra

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 29.54 EUR/day
Opel Astra

7 Days rental at 206.79 EUR from 11/12/2023

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Useful to know about Preston

  • Preston gained city status in 2002.
  • The name comes from the Saxon meaning ‘priest settlement’.
  • It received its market charter in 1179.
  • The city’s wealth was built on the, now defunct, textile industry.
  • It’s home to one of the UK’s oldest football clubs, Preston North End.

 

Popular car hire destinations in Preston

Best car rental companies in Preston

8.9
No.1: ARNOLD CLARK CAR & VAN,
based on 566 reviews
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39 min (average wait time)
8.2
No.2: HERTZ,
based on 3918 reviews
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16 min (average wait time)
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No.3: ENTERPRISE,
based on 1270 reviews
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19 min (average wait time)

Preston car hire information

  • 9.0/10
    Best Rated Agent:
    ARNOLD CLARK CAR & VAN RENTAL
  • € 185.92
    Average price:
    (per week)
  • € 26.56
    Best Price:
    Per Week
  • 4
    Most Popular Type:
    Compact
  • 2
    Most popular model:
    Kia Ceed
  • 13
    Total Cars Available
     

Average prices per day in Preston

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January€ 50
February€ 49
March€ 53
April€ 45
May€ 55
June€ 57
July€ 64
August€ 63
September€ 52
October€ 50
November€ 50
December€ 60
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January€ 50
February€ 53
March€ 59
April€ 40
May€ 55
June€ 60
July€ 54
August€ 43
September€ 48
October€ 50
November€ 55
December€ 58
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January€ 108
February€ 99
March€ 101
April€ 82
May€ 92
June€ 105
July€ 110
August€ 112
September€ 102
October€ 92
November€ 111
December€ 110
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January€ 64
February€ 65
March€ 63
April€ 54
May€ 65
June€ 66
July€ 70
August€ 66
September€ 60
October€ 57
November€ 63
December€ 71
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April€ 78
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December
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January€ 39
February€ 39
March€ 43
April€ 26
May€ 41
June€ 44
July€ 49
August€ 42
September€ 36
October€ 39
November€ 42
December€ 54
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January€ 102
February€ 104
March€ 99
April€ 115
May€ 124
June€ 127
July€ 129
August€ 84
September€ 106
October€ 81
November€ 97
December€ 96
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January€ 55
February€ 55
March€ 57
April€ 65
May€ 58
June€ 50
July€ 57
August€ 59
September€ 47
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December

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