Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car
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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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Preston to see all of its attractions.

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 January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 114
1 night at 3-star hotel
Preston in January
Estimated hotel price
S$ 114
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 13 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Preston from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 14h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Preston is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 190 miles from Preston. You’ll find branches of Sixt and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Plane

When flying to Preston, you’ll arrive at Blackpool (BLK), which is located 13 miles from the city centre. The shortest flight to Preston from Singapore departs from Singapore and takes around 14h 25m.

Car

Another option to get to Preston is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 190 miles from Preston. You’ll find branches of Sixt and GREEN MOTION , among others, in London.

Airports near Preston

Airlines serving Preston

Lufthansa
Good (8,252 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,578 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,239 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,452 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,087 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,254 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,620 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,649 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,669 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (976 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,270 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,005 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,198 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,540 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,707 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,430 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (433 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,506 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,619 reviews)
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Where to stay in Preston

Average rates range from around S$ 98 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to S$ 150 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Preston, with prices from S$ 24 to S$ 340 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Preston are about 67% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Preston

Most booked hotels in Preston

Holiday Inn Express Preston - South By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
S$ 98+
Clifton Arms Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
S$ 340+
Hampton by Hilton Blackpool
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
S$ 114+
Delta Hotels by Marriott Preston
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
S$ 124+
Barton Manor Hotel & Spa, BW Signature Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
S$ 125+
The Birley Arms Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
S$ 75+

Hiring a car in Preston

Expect to pay S$ 2.94 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 S$ 35.26 and S$ 47.01. Compact (Kia Stonic or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Preston, while also 42% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay S$ 2.94 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 S$ 35.26 and S$ 47.01. Compact (Kia Stonic or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Preston, while also 42% cheaper than other types, on average.