Manchester car hire information
| Pick-up location | Manchester |
|---|---|
| Car types | Compact, Compact SUV, Economy, Full-size SUV, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Luxury, Mini, People carrier, Premium |
| Hire locations | 70 |
| Airport locations | 27 |
| Popular agencies | GREEN MOTION , DRIVALIA , Alamo, Avis, Europcar |
Cheap car hire in Manchester
| Economy | R860/day |
| Compact | R860/day |
| Intermediate | R2 799/day |
| People carrier | R1 513/day |
| Full-size SUV | R3 910/day |
| Mini | R801/day |
| Premium | R2 175/day |
| Luxury | R2 749/day |
| Intermediate SUV | R1 233/day |
| Compact SUV | R1 339/day |
Top tips for hiring a car in Manchester
- Although Manchester offers a fairly good public transportation system, you can avoid the crowds by renting a car. It is the most comfortable way to go around the city, particularly in the winter months when it is often raining there. Hop in the car for a scenic drive along Oxford Road with its many museums and theaters, or to head to neighboring Liverpool, which is only one hour away. Make the most of your hire car by exploring the countryside of Northern England, with the unmissable Lake District being just an hour and a half ride from Manchester.
- The big car hire agencies can be found at Manchester International Airport (MAN), which is located 8.6 miles from the city. Most of the car hire counters are set in the Car Rental Village, which can be accessed by the free shuttle buses departing from all terminals every 10 minutes or so. Tourists will only need their domestic driver's license to rent a vehicle in the UK.
- When driving in the United Kingdom, remember that traffic stays on the left side of the road. As with any big city, roads can get a bit congested in the city center, so you may want to avoid the stress of driving in that area by leaving the car at your hotel or in one of the many parking lots before heading there. Because of the constant rainy weather, make sure you take extra precautions when driving in the city.
- Although traffic isn't horrible in Manchester, make sure you avoid the typical rush hours so you don't add extra time to your travels. Morning rush hour is usually between 7 and 9:30 a.m., while evening rush hour normally between 4 and 6:30 p.m. Visiting Manchester in the summer months (between June and August) will contribute to a smoother driving experience because of the nicer weather.
- 25% of our users found a car hire in Manchester for R560 or less
- Book your car hire in Manchester at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Economy car hire in Manchester are around 71% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about hiring a car in Manchester
What type of car is recommended for driving in Manchester?
For travelers who don't require much space, a small, compact car is ideal for driving and parking around Manchester. But if you're planning a road trip to the countryside, a sedan might be a better option — especially if you're traveling with the whole family, as it offers enough space for everyone.
What’s the speed limit in Manchester?
The speed limit in the city is typically 30 miles per hour (mph), but it may be lower in certain residential areas, in which case the speed limit signs will be posted. The speed limit in single carriageway highways is 60 mph, while dual carriageways and motorways have a speed limit of 70 mph.
Where are the best places to park in Manchester?
Street parking is the best option for short-term stays, and it is usually free after 6 p.m., Monday to Saturday, and all day on Sundays — except in the city center, where parking restrictions mean you have to pay for parking between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., Monday to Sunday. Street parking prices range between £1 and £3 per hour. The best option is to leave your vehicle in one of the many parking lots or garages around the city, usually located near metro stations.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Manchester?
On average a car hire in Manchester costs R468 per day.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Manchester?
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at GREEN MOTION (R801/day), DRIVALIA (R860/day) and Avis (R2 175/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest hire car price was found at GREEN MOTION Manchester Airport M225WH (13 kilometres from the city centre).
How much is the price of fuel in Manchester?
The average price of fuel in Manchester is R137,68 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between R1 652 and R2 203, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular car hire in Manchester?
Economy (Peugeot 208 or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Manchester.
Which car hire agencies are at Manchester airport (MAN)?
Car hire companies onsite at Manchester airport include DRIVALIA and GREEN MOTION.
Which car hire companies will pick you up at Manchester airport (MAN)?
The only car hire company that offers shuttle or pick-up services from Manchester airport to off-airport locations is GREEN MOTION.
How can I find car hires near me in Manchester?
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
How much does an Economy car hire cost in Manchester?
An Economy car hire in Manchester costs R371 per day, on average.
How much does a Compact car hire cost in Manchester?
A Compact car hire in Manchester costs R500 per day, on average.
How much does a Mini car hire cost in Manchester?
A Mini car hire in Manchester costs R587 per day, on average.
How much does it cost to hire a car for a week in Manchester?
On average a car hire in Manchester costs R4 190 per week (R599 per day).
How much does it cost to hire a car long term for a month in Manchester?
On average a car hire in Manchester costs R17 957 per month (R599 per day).
Manchester car rental reviews and directory
Budget
10,0
Wonderful
2 reviewsCleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
10.0
Value for money
10.0
3 locations in Manchester
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10,0 Wonderful
Oct 2018
Pros:
I picked up my car an hour late with no problems after my flight was delayed! The service was friendly & i was in my rental in about 20min. Great service! I had a Volkswagen Polo, duh a great car with great gas milage around town & long distances. I would recommend Budget!Cons:
N/A10,0 Wonderful
Aug 2022
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8,0
Very Good
6 reviewsCleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.0
Value for money
8.0
6 locations in Manchester
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9,2 Wonderful
Sep 2018
Pros:
Although there was a slight mix up about the pick up location for the car. The manager was able to get me the car at anothe location and they transported me for free to this location to pick up the car. The car itself was a fairly new car and I did not have any problems whatsoever driving the car. I will use this rental service again.Cons:
Nothing6,0 Okay
Jun 2023
Alamo
7,6
Good
7 reviewsCleanliness
9.0
Comfort
8.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.6
Value for money
8.0
One location in Manchester
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2,0 Poor
Sep 2023
10,0 Wonderful
Jun 2019
Pros:
Staff were EXCEPTIONAL - extremely helpful, gave us all kinds of useful information, really great attitudes and I got lost in trying to find the drop off and was going to miss my flight so one of the staff gave me a ride to the terminal and I was able to catch my flight. I couldn't be more grateful!Cons:
GPS does not pick up car rental village... have BIG SIGN out on the roadway showing car rental return like they do in the USA it's so easy here. The GPS took me to an Uber waiting parking area and not one of the signs on the roundabout said CAR RENTAL VILLAGE.8,0 Very Good
Jan 2023
Europcar
7,1
Good
17 reviewsCleanliness
7.9
Comfort
8.2
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.6
Value for money
6.4
7 locations in Manchester
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4,4 Mediocre
Oct 2018
Cons:
I was extremely frustrated to find I *had* to purchase additional theft insurance, even though I have full coverage through my credit card. This added significantly to the daily cost of the rental in ways I had not planned on. It would be one thing if this had been communicated transparently at the point of booking, but to find this out at the point of pick up was extremely frustrating. I will be more discerning in future, and will not be choosing Europcar.2,0 Poor
May 2018
Pros:
NothingCons:
Everything10,0 Wonderful
Nov 2017
Pros:
The man who served me at the start was nice, helpful and efficient.Cons:
Got automatic when I wanted manual8,4 Very Good
Oct 2017
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Smooth transition and very helpful and polite staff memberCons:
Waiting on bus to car rental village cold after flying in from Croatia7,2 Good
May 2017
Pros:
Nice clean cars and helpful staff.Cons:
Had to wait 45 min for pickup, and bill was £20 more than it should have been - but they were quick to address when I pointed it out.2,0 Poor
Apr 2017
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Company required purchase of insurance which would more than double rental price. Declined to rent and rented instead from National at adjacent counter with no problems and lower price. Will not rent from Europcar again. Was fortunate to find and available car, in same class, at a good price during holiday week..Avis
6,8
Okay
2 reviewsCleanliness
9.0
Comfort
7.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.0
Value for money
6.0
3 locations in Manchester
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3,6 Poor
Jun 2019
Pros:
The helpful staff were amazing.Cons:
I booked a Mercedes or similar for $375 but when I got there to pick it up they only had a Volkswagen Golf available and wanted $988. I got a my credit card total refund.Ordered a taxi to a location away from the airport and got a Mercedes for $340 from Enterprise.Hertz
6,2
Okay
18 reviewsCleanliness
7.0
Comfort
7.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.2
Value for money
6.2
3 locations in Manchester
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8,0 Very Good
Oct 2019
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For the sales person not to push so hard for insurance.6,0 Okay
Dec 2018
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They didn’t have any mid-size suvs—the class we had reserved. Tried to rent us large 10 passenger van instead, which was unacceptable. Eventually manager became involved and we settled on Ford Galaxy which they told us was our only other option without paying much more.7,2 Good
Sep 2018
Pros:
Car rental facility, once you find it, is pretty close to the terminals, with rapid bus service.Cons:
Dropoff procedure at Manchester Airport was slow (10 minutes to get car checked in, due to understaffing) and not terribly friendly.10,0 Wonderful
Aug 2018
Pros:
Very friendly customer CareCons:
You should have more desks for dealing at Manchester airport5,6 Fair
Jul 2018
Pros:
No queue.Cons:
Agent was nitpicking at drop off. He focused on Minor wear and tear I could not even have seen at pickup because the car park was too dark. I was not charged, but it made me feel very uncomfortable and delayed my departure.2,0 Poor
Jun 2018
Cons:
I’m from the US and when the car was returned 30 min late because I was lost, I was charged another day’s rental. Plus, the insurance rates are too high! I will not rent from Hertz again!Easirent
4,4
Mediocre
27 reviewsCleanliness
5.7
Comfort
5.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
4.7
Value for money
4.6
2 locations in Manchester
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2,0 Poor
May 2019
Pros:
Staff was friendly as they charged me double the agreed-upon price.Cons:
Payment due at pickup doubled from what I agreed upon when I hired the car via Kayak. I didn't have time to argue the charges because I was on vacation and had time-sensitive plans. This company seems to prey on foreigners in this type of situation. Advertise a low price, double it upon arrival.4,0 Mediocre
Aug 2018
Pros:
Shuttle was on timeCons:
Delay, Basic insurance was not included and the car was old (mileage was over 33000 miles)4,4 Mediocre
Jul 2018
Pros:
It’s relatively cheap if you take extra care they don’t squeez in extra optional insurance charges.Cons:
They tried for almost 2 hrs to sell us damage waiver which we already had. They were claiming ours would not work because liability and damage should be bundled!! Finally we got them to agree to unbundle the two via American Express representative in the phone from US!!!! We end up saving $50 but it drove us crazy with a 2-yr old with us that my wife had to entertain after an 11-hr flight!4,4 Mediocre
Jul 2017
Pros:
The car itself was decent, full size + luxury as described (although Volvo not Mercedes). No sign of any Mercs on the lot either, so not sure if they actually have any.Cons:
The worst service EVER upon pick up from Easirent. No routine shuttle bus from airport, apparently you have to phone for a pick up but no contact number was given. Jumped in a cab to rental center but it has moved & Kayak has incorrect address. Eventually arranged pick up, took 1 hr 30 mins for the shuttle bus to arrive after I managed to speak to them + everyone was totally unapologetic and basically complaining about how hard they were working. There were 2 customers ahead of me in the queue when I finally arrived at rental center but it took an hour to process them + me. The woman in front of me was in tears because of the standard "you need to take our premium insurance" line which left her an additional $600 out of pocket. Of course, I got gouged as well an additional $100... "we cannot let you take this car without additional insurance, you're not legal on the road without it" despite the fact my US credit card covers this and I don't have a problem elsewhere. Companies like this should NOT be in business, and thankfully the service is so bad that they won't be for long, there is no way they can survive when they are so appallingly bad.2,0 Poor
Jun 2017
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NothingCons:
The hidden charges and fraudulent practices4,0 Mediocre
Apr 2017
Pros:
The priceCons:
The 40 minute wait to be seenDollar
4,4
Mediocre
1 reviewCleanliness
6.0
Comfort
6.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
2.0
Value for money
4.0
One location in Manchester
GREEN MOTION
3,4
Poor
2 reviewsCleanliness
6.0
Comfort
5.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
2.0
Value for money
2.0
4 locations in Manchester
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2,0 Poor
Oct 2019
Pros:
Nothing.Cons:
The company or location I reserved could have been actually open. Had to do another booking for a much higher price.4,8 Mediocre
Oct 2019
Pros:
Car was just what I orderedCons:
Pick up was a disaster, was stated to be at airport was not, no indication of how to get to them google gave a closed office location and phone number did not work, price was not as quoted would have been similar price to go with a main stream company. Even details of how to get back to airport was vague end result lots of walk g both ways!Sixt
2,6
Poor
11 reviewsCleanliness
2.6
Comfort
2.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
2.6
Value for money
2.6
2 locations in Manchester
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2,0 Poor
Feb 2020
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Staff unhelpful4,4 Mediocre
Aug 2018
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QuietCons:
No power, we ordered a Nokia got a Renault Capture, much smaller vehicle tiny boot5,2 Fair
Dec 2017
Pros:
Car was fine, pretty standardCons:
Did not get a final bill at the return -- got a copy of damage report emailed (no damage, everything in order, fuel full, etc. ), but did not get a bill. I rent a lot for business and family trips and expect to immediatly get a final bill for the rental on return -- very unsatisfactory. Will I get a surprise? I don't know?5,2 Fair
Aug 2017
Pros:
Ease of pick up and no worried about the vehicleCons:
I don't like that you always end up spending 2x more money than the rental to cover insurance as they will not take insurance from the state's. Would like to have this disclosed.2,0 Poor
Jun 2017
Pros:
Ease of bookingCons:
Car which was given could only hold 2 large suitcases and not 3-4 as in the description (which was why I made the booking)10,0 Wonderful
Jun 2017
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Check in lady Check out guyINTERRENT
2,9
Poor
1 reviewOne location in Manchester
Arnold Clark
10,0
Wonderful
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2a Rondin Road
+44 161 241 5860
Twining Rd, Trafford Park
+44 161 873 7232
Units 3/4
+44 161 499 7038
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Ducie Street
+44 844 499 3399
Manchester Apt Car Rental Village Ringway Road,manchester Airport
+44 844 576 0541
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Manchester Airport
+44 203 898 0140
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+44 161 904 2363
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49 Oldham Road
+44 371 384 3467
79-85 Liverpool Street
+44 371 384 3466
Manchester Airport Car Rental Center Ringway Road
8713843414
Station Approach, Todd Street
+44 161 736 7110
Station Reception - Follow Car Hire
+44 871 384 3467
Unit 9, Parkway Trading Estate
+44 371 384 0129
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Boad Street
+44 161 850 1933
Premier Parking, Car Rental Village, Ringway Rd
+44 843 309 3047
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49 Oldham Road
+44 371 384 3467
Station Approach
+44 161 255 9121
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+44 161 452 7772
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Boundary Farm, Styal Rd
+44 161 260 0420
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Enterprise Rent A Car
+44 161 498 3300
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