Preston car rentals

The area around Preston enjoys a mixture of urban areas and rolling countryside, so your hire car should be suited to how you plan on spending your time. The most popular choice of car hire in Preston is Economy class, offering a nice and simple way to get around the city and the surrounding area. If you are planning on spending more time in the rugged Lancashire countryside, then consider hiring a 4X4 at a reasonable price, while travellers may prefer the many other offers available including premium, people carriers, and even luxury cars.

In attempts to bring inner-city traffic under control, many zones now use 20mph speed limits so it is important to be attentive to changing road signs. For the most part, however, the urban areas of Preston have the regular speed limit of 30mph while the major roads and motorways have higher limits.

Preston city centre is served by four major multi-storey car parks, all of which offer a different variety of services. Avenham Car Park and St George’s Shopping Centre both offer pay and display as well as electrical charging points, as well as a number of virtual paying options that can also be found at Preston Bus Station. For long-term parking, head to Preston Train Station, where you can also book your space in advance. Prices vary, but start from as little as £1.30 an hour.

The average gas price in Preston is 24.83 ﷼ per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between 298 ﷼ and 397 ﷼, depending on the car size.

Intermediate (Vauxhall Zafira Tourer or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Preston.

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An Intermediate car rental in Preston costs 762 ﷼ per day, on average.