Car Hire at Liverpool Airport

Airport travel guide

A historic port city, Liverpool has become one of the favourite weekend getaways in the United Kingdom. Not forgetting its maritime and working-class roots, but at the same time filled with youthful energy, culture, and entertainment, it has something for every traveller. These are three of the most famous destinations in and around Liverpool:

• Pier Head. The Liverpool port is probably the most famous area of the city and figures highly on most to-see lists. Part of the Liverpool Maritime Mercantile City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Pier Head is home to such famous landmarks as the Museum of Liverpool, Royal Liver Building, and the Open Eye Gallery.
• Albert Dock. Another important part of the city, the old docks and warehouses of Liverpool have now been turned into restaurants, bars, and galleries. Attractions like The Beatles Museum (dedicated to the four most famous sons of the city), Merseyside Maritime Museum, and Tate Liverpool are also here. The area was granted a special charter in 2018 and is now known officially as the Royal Albert Dock.
• Snowdonia National Park. Just a little more than a stone’s throw away from its old rival, Manchester, and near other large cities like Sheffield and Leeds, Liverpool is situated in one of the most industrialized, densely populated areas of England. But drive west instead of east, and you’ll soon reach the border of Wales, and, soon after, a vast expanse of nearly untouched nature. Made up of magnificent peaks, rolling green hills, highland lakes and protected wildlife, Snowdonia is one of the most beautiful nature preserves in the United Kingdom. Located just a 90-minute drive from Liverpool, it can be visited on a day trip.

Top international routes

• Dublin
• Alicante
• Malaga
• Barcelona
• Amsterdam
• Palma de Mallorca

Main airlines

easyJet, Ryanair, Blue Air, Wizz Air, Flybe, and TUI Airways

Terminals

The single airport terminal serves all domestic and international flights.

Location

Liverpool Airport is about 12 km (7.5 mi) southeast of the city center. Speke Hall Avenue, Speke Road, Jericho Lane, Riverside Drive, and Sefton Street are the main roads connecting the airport to the city.

Most popular types of hire car

• People Carriers - starting at £30 per day
• Small cars - starting at £12 per day
• Medium cars - starting at £14 per day
• Large cars - starting at £16 per day
• SUVs - starting at £16 per day
• Premium cars - starting at £52 per day
• Station wagons - starting at £17 per day

Car hire desks

Most are on the ground floor of the airport’s Express Drop Off & Pick Up car park, which is across from the airport terminal. The exact location of your car rental provider's desk will be listed on your Confirmation Voucher.

Services and facilities

You’ll find many stores, including duty-free outlets, and there are numerous coffee shops, bars, and restaurants. The Aintree Food Village is on level 3. You’ll also find ATMs, currency exchanges, an on-site hotel, baby changing facilities, mobile device charging pods, a lost and found office, a spa, a multifaith prayer room, and exhibits about John Lennon and the Beatles. It’s also possible to join an airport tour. Left luggage services are offered daily from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the information desk on the ground floor. Liverpool Airport is fully equipped for travelers with reduced mobility. Special assistance is also available, but make sure to contact your airline in advance if you’d like this service. You can find more information on the airport's official website.

Nearest petrol station

Shell petrol station, located at Speke Hall Ave, Speke, Liverpool L24 1UX, can be reached in about seven minutes and is open 24/7. There are many other petrol stations near Liverpool Airport and on the way to the city.

Popular one-way hires

• Manchester (53 km / 33 mi)
• Leeds (116 km / 72 mi)
• Edinburgh (370 km / 230 mi)
• Doncaster Sheffield Airport (162 km / 101 mi)
• Grimsby (232 km / 144 mi)
• Telford (117 km / 73 mi)