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Cheap Flights Prestwick, Budget Car Rental Prestwick Golf

Prestwick is both a gateway into Ayrshire, Glasgow, Edinburgh and beyond in Scotland via Glasgow Prestwick Airport. It also sits firmly within Scottish golf history - the first Open Championships were held at Prestwick Golf Course in 1860.

Prestwick golf couldn't be better with a choice of three golf courses within the town, including the obligatory historic Prestwick golf course, plus numerous other golf courses in the immediate area on the Ayrshire golf coast. Glasgow Prestwick Airport has superb transport links to both Edinburgh and Glasgow (Prestwick Airport has its own station), plus ample budget car rental companies based in the arrivals hall.

Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Cheap Flights Prestwick

With cheap flights from Glasgow Prestwick Airport to 8 holiday destinations and a total of 27 scheduled destinations across Europe, Prestwick Airport offers huge flight choice, cheap on-site parking and excellent facilities with its own station and superb public transport links to both Edinburgh and Glasgow city centres. Ryan Air operate out of Glasgow Prestwick Airport to a number of European destinations including Dublin, Barcelona, Paris and Rome. Cheap flights from Prestwick are certainly on the menu from Ryan Air. Check their weblink right for details.

Although Glasgow Prestwick Airport is in Ayrshire, it's just 32 miles from Glasgow City Centre. This is combined with a 50 percent discount on all rail travel from Prestwick Airport's own station to anywhere else in Scotland. Now that means cheap holidays from Prestwick are really on the menu. Stay in Ayrshire and explore the Robert Burns Trail around Alloway to the south of Ayr, then push up from Prestwick for city breaks in either Glasgow, Edinburgh or indeed both! Accommodation choice is excellent around Prestwick Airport and indeed in Ayr, Troon and Prestwick (check the listings here on iknow Scotland).

Early morning transfers from both Edinburgh and Glasgow are well served by both bus and rail. (see the 'Getting to the Airport' secttion on Prestwick Airport's weblink right). Buses depart early from both Edinburgh Waverley Station and Glasgow Buchanan Bus station to meet early morning flights. Likewise evening services run late. Pre-book on-line via the airport's website to ensure your place is reserved. Fast motorway road links into Glasgow Prestwick Airport are also excellent, with the short M77 road link to Glasgow being a particularly good link at only a 32 mile drive!

Shopping choice within Prestwick Airport includes the usual good choice of tax free goods, plus also a fine selection of Scottish goods outlets and a choice of cafes, bars and restaurants. Glasgow Prestwick Airport, Aviation House, Prestwick, KA9 2PL. Tel. 0871 223 0700 (International tel. 00 44 1292 511000. (weblink right)

Budget Car Rental Prestwick Airport

Five of the big name car hire companies operate from Glasgow Prestwick Airport including Hertz, Avis, Europcar, National, Sixt and Alamo. This makes budget car rental from Prestwick Airport easy. The Car Hire desks are all situated in the main arrivals hall to greet you when you land.

The car hire pick-up point is situated directly adjacent to the Terminal Building, and you'll be directed to here by your relevant car hire company. Pre-book on-line via the car hire company weblinks right to avoid disappointment.

On arrival at the car rental desk you'll need your Visa, driving licence and pre-booking form to hand. (both parts of the driving licence for UK drivers, and passports/ID cards usually for those visitors from outside the UK). Check your car rental thoroughly at the pick-up point and make sure any minor damage like scratches are recorded before you drive off.

Driving in the United Kingdom is on the Left hand side and speed limits in the UK are by MPH (Miles per Hour). The following speed limits apply generally - Motorways 70mph, Urban roads 60mph, duel carriageways 70mph, residential/built up areas 30/40 mph. Watch for speedlimits, and when entering the city centres of both Glasgow and Edinburgh you'll notice a 50mph fixed speed limit. This slower pace is actually quite good news for new visitors unfamiliar with the roads. Road networks from Prestwick Airport around Ayrshire and upto Glasgow and Edinburgh are superb, and major tourist attractions are clearly signposted off the motorways. Watch out for Brown signs for tourist attractions. Driving weblinks right offer further tips and information for visitors driving in the UK. You must be at least 17 years old to drive in the UK, but most of the car hire companies have a higher minimum age for car rental (for example Avis is 23 years). Check the individual car hire company weblinks right for more information.

Prestwick Parking Map & Directions, Glasgow Prestwick Airport Parking

Glasgow Prestwick Airport Parking is good, with a number of options available and a new Economy Long Stay Car Park 7 now available. Parking rates here are good compared to other UK Airports, and you can book Prestwick parking via the Prestwick Airport website linked right.

For Short Stay Express Parking choose Prestwick Car Parks 1 and 2 which are situated closed to the terminal building. A bonus at Car Park 2 is the 10 minutes free option for dropping off.

If you're taking a short European city break or short break and need parking for just a few days choose the Mid Stay Saver Car Park 3, situated just a 5 minute bus ride from the Terminal. (alternatively you can walk from Car Park 3 via the train station walkway. This will take you about 10 minutes). For Long Stay Parking opt for the new Economy Long Stay Car Park 7. For parking stays over 3 days. car park 7 at Prestwick is your best option.

Look to the Glasgow Prestwick Airport website right for pre-booking car parking. You can even book short stay parking now on-line and save money. A useful map of the car park locations is also on the website. Car Parking long stay rates are particularly cheap at Glasgow Prestwick Airport!

City Breaks from Prestwick, Transport Links from Glasgow Prestwick Airport

The 'Getting to and From the Airport' section on Glasgow Prestwick Airport's weblink right outlines all the main roads and public transport options in and out of the Airport. Glasgow Prestwick is particularly well served by public transport.

The Airport has its own station, within walking distance of the Terminal Building and with superb direct rail links to both Glasgow and Edinburgh city centres. Bus services into the cities from Prestwick are likewise superb, with the Stagecoach Western Express Service, bus number X77 departing to and from Glasgow Buchanan Street Station regularly on the hour and every 30 minutes during peak periods. The bus journey takes around 50 minutes to Glasgow.

Check the airport's website for train and bus times, and alternatives for early morning departure connections or late evening departure/arrival connections.

Prestwick Golf Club, Scottish Open Championships & Prestwick Golf

You could certainly describe Prestwick as a Scottish centre for golf. The famous Prestwick Golf Club is home to the Open Championships - the first Open was held here in 1860. Situated off the A79 and just one mile to the north of Prestwick Airport, you can be literally straight off the plane and playing golf here on this historic Scotland Course. Check the Prestwick Golf club weblink right for details and how to book.

Other golf courses in the Prestwick area include Prestwick St Cuthbeert (weblink right) and Prestwick St Nicholas Golf Club (also see website right for details).

And there's more - as well as this superb choice of renowned golf courses in Prestwick, you've more in the immediate area on the Ayrshire golf coast at Troon, Turnberry, Girvan and inland around Kilmarnock. Many of these surrounding Ayrshire golf courses are Open Championship qualifying golf courses, so you can expect some real challenges!

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