Preston, in the north west of England, is Lancashire’s largest city and has a long heritage, great shops and a superb range of nightlife. The city is situated in amid beautiful surroundings with easy access to and from the motorway network making cheap car hire in Preston Downtown advisable for getting the most out of your visit.

The city is well served by buses, trains and planes making getting here fairly easy. Accommodation located in the centre of the city is the best for those wanting to enjoy Preston’s nightlife, the biggest selection of restaurants and is ideal for seeing many of the sights.

Preston has a selection of six museums to keep visitors occupied in addition to some fine architecture to see. A must for sports fans is the National Football Museum while the Harris Museum and Art Gallery in Market Square is an impressive 19th century detailing the history of the city and includes a great collection of glass and ceramics.

If you are planning on spending time in Preston shopping you will not be disappointed. The city centre has several good places including the Mall and Fishergate for all of the well known High Street stores and for something a little more exclusive try Miller Arcade. There are also several retail parks in the city that can be reached with car hire in Preston Downtown.

There are several nice parks and recreational area in the city but, if you have made use of car rental in Preston Downtown, it is worth spending a day at Beacon Fell Country Park. The park is situated just 10 miles from the city and consists of more than 250 acres of woodland and moorland.