Preston travel guide
Preston Tourism | Preston Guide
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
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.
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 GREEN MOTION and U-Save, among others, in London.
Airlines serving Preston
Where to stay in Preston
Average rates range from around S$ 99 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$ 339 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Preston are about 68% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Where to stay in popular areas of Preston
Most booked hotels in Preston
Hiring a car in Preston
Expect to pay S$ 2.95 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$ 35.35 and S$ 47.14. The most frequently booked car type in Preston is Compact (MG ZS or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 52% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.