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 29.925, Preston is a must-see destination in Victoria, Australia. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Preston has to offer.

Where to Eat in Preston

If you’re looking for affordable options, DenDeke Japanese Bar & Dining (51 Plenty Rd) and TAVOLATA (647 Plenty Rd) are great picks.

When to visit Preston

Preston in April
Estimated hotel price
$139
1 night at 3-star hotel
Preston in April
Estimated hotel price
$139
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Preston

Plane

When flying to Preston, you’ll arrive at Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) (MEL), which is located 18 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Preston is to pick up a car hire from Melbourne, which is about 8 km from Preston. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Turo, among others, in Melbourne.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Preston. From Sydney, the bus ride to Preston takes 1159 km and will cost you around $275. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about $209 for a journey of 3814 km.

Plane

When flying to Preston, you’ll arrive at Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) (MEL), which is located 18 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Preston is to pick up a car hire from Melbourne, which is about 8 km from Preston. You’ll find branches of Bargain Car Rentals and Turo, among others, in Melbourne.

Bus

Greyhound Australia operates bus routes to Preston. From Sydney, the bus ride to Preston takes 1159 km and will cost you around $275. From Brisbane, the ticket costs about $209 for a journey of 3814 km.

Airports near Preston

AVVMelbourne Avalon
MELMelbourne
MEBMelbourne Essendon

Airlines serving Preston

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,834 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,929 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,788 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,696 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,695 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,213 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,242 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,273 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,964 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (967 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (852 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Preston

Most booked hotels in Preston

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Quest Watergardens
4 stars
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
$160+
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Best Western Airport Motel and Convention Centre
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$143+
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PARKROYAL Melbourne Airport
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
$311+
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Ibis Styles Melbourne Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$164+
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ibis budget Melbourne Airport
3 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
$167+
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Hiring a car in Preston

Hiring a car in Preston costs $67 per day, on average, or $202 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% cheaper than airport locations in Preston.

Expect to pay $1.66 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 $19.87 and $26.49. The most frequently booked car type in Preston is Intermediate (LDV D90 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Mazda CX-3 or similar) is, on average, 53% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Preston costs $67 per day, on average, or $202 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 3% cheaper than airport locations in Preston.

Expect to pay $1.66 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 $19.87 and $26.49. The most frequently booked car type in Preston is Intermediate (LDV D90 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Mazda CX-3 or similar) is, on average, 53% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Best car hire deals in Preston

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$45/day

Economy

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$47/day

Compact
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