Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Preston travel guide

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You're Going to Love Preston

With a population of 190,687, Preston is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country.

Where to Eat in Preston

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Legh Arms (The Gravel) and The Cartford Inn (Cartford Ln) are great picks.

When to visit Preston

Preston in June
Estimated hotel price
RM 358
1 night at 3-star hotel
Preston in June
Estimated hotel price
RM 358
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Preston in July, when the average temperature is 15 °C, and the highest can go up to 19 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 1 °C, with an average temperature of 3 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in October, when precipitation is around 100 mm. In contrast, March is usually the driest month of the year in Preston, with an average rainfall of 50 mm.

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How to Get to Preston

Plane

When flying to Preston, you’ll arrive at Blackpool (BLK), which is located 21 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Preston from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 17h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Preston is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 306 km from Preston. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Plane

When flying to Preston, you’ll arrive at Blackpool (BLK), which is located 21 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Preston from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 17h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Preston is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 306 km from Preston. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.

Airports near Preston

LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Preston

Lufthansa
Good (8,132 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,537 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,107 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,442 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,998 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,458 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,252 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,625 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (943 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,978 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,743 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,609 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,874 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,210 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,327 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,418 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (422 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,475 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,334 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,403 reviews)
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Where to stay in Preston

Average rates range from around RM 345 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 386 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Preston, with prices from RM 85 to RM 1,122 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Preston are about 65% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Preston

Most booked hotels in Preston

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Holiday Inn Express Preston - South By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
RM 329+
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Legacy Preston International Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
RM 305+
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The Claremont Preston
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
RM 329+
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Holiday Inn Preston By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
RM 346+
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Preston
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
RM 407+
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Hampton by Hilton Blackpool
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
RM 390+
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Hiring a car in Preston

Expect to pay RM 8.14 per litre in Preston (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 97.61 and RM 130.15. The most frequently booked car type in Preston is Luxury (Mercedes-Benz EQE or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay RM 8.14 per litre in Preston (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 97.61 and RM 130.15. The most frequently booked car type in Preston is Luxury (Mercedes-Benz EQE or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Vauxhall Corsa or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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