Car Hire in Manchester

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates

Manchester Airport
Mini
Volkswagen Up or comparable
Volkswagen Up
  • 4
  • 1
  • 3
  • A/C
  • Man.
GreenMotion
£ 18.56 / per day
Manchester Airport
Economy
Volkswagen Polo or comparable
Volkswagen Polo
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Drivalia
£ 20.75 / per day
Manchester Trafford Park
Compact
Ford Focus or comparable
Ford Focus
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Routes Car Rental
£ 26.34 / per day
Manchester Airport
Intermediate SUV
Kia XCeed or comparable
Kia XCeed
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Keddy
£ 30.43 / per day

Most Popular Car Hire Deals

Manchester Airport
Standard SUV
Kia Sportage or comparable
Kia Sportage
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Europcar
£ 40.23 / per day
Manchester Airport
Premium
Skoda Superb or comparable
Skoda Superb
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Arnold Clark
£ 42.35 / per day
Manchester Airport
Compact Elite
Mercedes Benz A Class or comparable
Mercedes Benz A Class
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Alamo
£ 52.32 / per day
City Centre
Full-size
Mercedes-Benz CLA Coupé or comparable
Mercedes-Benz CLA Coupé
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
£ 64.92 / per day
These prices are approximate and depend on the dates of the booking, hire length and type of car. This information was last updated at 06:21 on 2024-04-21.

Travel Information

Languages
English
Currency
GBP
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+44
Average car hire price
£ 37 per day
Average car hire length
7 days
Speed limit within city centre
48 km/h or 30 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
96 - 112 km/h or 60 - 70 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Score
9.1 / 10
Average gasoline price
£ 1.55 per litre or £ 5.87 / 1 gallon
Lowest gasoline price
£ 1.42 per litre or £ 5.38 / 1 gallon
Highest gasoline price
£ 1.91 per litre or £ 7.23 / 1 gallon

One-way Car Hire in Manchester

The most popular one-way car hire options for pick up in Manchester and drop off in another city include:

  • From Manchester to London - 164 offers from £ 33.39 per day
  • From Manchester to Glasgow - 107 offers from £ 33.73 per day
  • From Manchester to Leeds - 55 offers from £ 32.71 per day
  • From Manchester to Preston - 40 offers from £ 32.71 per day

Top 20 Cities near Manchester

  1. Salford starting at £ 20.02 per day
    15 km / 9.3 miles
  2. Warrington starting at £ 24.35 per day
    21.2 km / 13.2 miles
  3. Liverpool starting at £ 10.28 per day
    38.2 km / 23.7 miles
  4. Chester starting at £ 23.98 per day
    43.9 km / 27.3 miles
  5. Sheffield starting at £ 23.70 per day
    54.2 km / 33.7 miles
  6. Preston starting at £ 23.70 per day
    55.3 km / 34.4 miles
  7. Chesterfield starting at £ 20.33 per day
    57.9 km / 36 miles
  8. Stafford starting at £ 20.49 per day
    60.2 km / 37.4 miles
  9. Blackpool starting at £ 23.98 per day
    68.3 km / 42.4 miles
  10. Leeds starting at £ 21.69 per day
    69.9 km / 43.4 miles
  11. Telford starting at £ 27.10 per day
    72 km / 44.7 miles
  12. East Midlands starting at £ 24.15 per day
    85.9 km / 53.4 miles
  13. Wolverhampton starting at £ 20.54 per day
    86.8 km / 53.9 miles
  14. Nottingham starting at £ 19.86 per day
    88.1 km / 54.7 miles
  15. Barrow-in-Furness starting at £ 23.98 per day
    104.3 km / 64.8 miles
  16. Birmingham starting at £ 17.13 per day
    106.1 km / 65.9 miles
  17. Leicester starting at £ 12.61 per day
    110.1 km / 68.4 miles
  18. Coventry starting at £ 22.86 per day
    116.6 km / 72.5 miles
  19. Holyhead starting at £ 28.28 per day
    156.2 km / 97.1 miles
  20. Cheltenham starting at £ 41.44 per day
    161.4 km / 100.3 miles

Top 20 Locations near Manchester

  1. Manchester Airport starting at £ 18.56 per day
  2. City Centre starting at £ 20.02 per day
    15 km / 9.3 miles
  3. Liverpool Airport starting at £ 10.28 per day
    38.2 km / 23.7 miles
  4. Leeds Bradford Airport starting at £ 21.69 per day
    69.9 km / 43.4 miles
  5. East Midlands Airport starting at £ 24.15 per day
    85.9 km / 53.4 miles
  6. Birmingham Airport starting at £ 17.13 per day
    106.1 km / 65.9 miles
  7. Holyhead Port starting at £ 28.28 per day
    156.2 km / 97.1 miles
  8. Newcastle Airport starting at £ 9.55 per day
    191 km / 118.7 miles
  9. Luton Airport starting at £ 18.15 per day
    208.8 km / 129.7 miles
  10. Bristol Temple Meads Railway Station starting at £ 29.74 per day
    212.7 km / 132.2 miles
  11. Bristol Airport starting at £ 19.73 per day
    221.1 km / 137.4 miles
  12. Cardiff Airport starting at £ 22.14 per day
    229.4 km / 142.5 miles
  13. Reading East starting at £ 20.86 per day
    229.7 km / 142.7 miles
  14. Uxbridge Town Centre
    235.1 km / 146.1 miles
  15. London Stansted Airport starting at £ 15.04 per day
    235.3 km / 146.2 miles
  16. London Southgate starting at £ 21.87 per day
    240.4 km / 149.4 miles
  17. London Heathrow Airport starting at £ 14.71 per day
    242.2 km / 150.5 miles
  18. London Cricklewood starting at £ 21.87 per day
    243.6 km / 151.4 miles
  19. London Paddington Railway Station starting at £ 13.14 per day
    248.9 km / 154.7 miles
  20. London Edgware Road starting at £ 10.78 per day
    248.9 km / 154.7 miles

Map of Car Hire Destinations

In which month is car hire in Manchester the most affordable?

According to our data, prices for hiring a car in Manchester fluctuate depending on the time of year. This graph displays the average hire prices in each month in order to help you find the best bargain.
Average price for hiring a car per day in Manchester
£ 16.74
January
£ 20.94
February
£ 26.90
March
£ 30.30
April
£ 42.33
May
£ 49.04
June
£ 53.68
July
£ 47.08
August
£ 37.93
September
£ 30.09
October
£ 25.94
November
£ 32.16
December
The best month to hire a car in Manchester is January (when the average price is £ 16.74 per day). This is 51% less than the yearly average and 69% less than hiring in July (when the average price is £ 53.68).

This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for and how much in advance you book. Simply type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.

What is the usual period for which people keep their hire cars, on average, in Manchester?

How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in July, the average renter keeps their car for 9 days, and in February, they keep their car for 6 days.
Average number of hire days in Manchester
7
January
6
February
7
March
7
April
7
May
8
June
9
July
8
August
8
September
6
October
6
November
8
December

What is the most favoured month for hiring a car in Manchester?

Given the number of searches made by our customers, the most popular month for car hire in Manchester is July, and the least popular is November.
Popularity of Car Hire in Manchester by Monthly Searches
109%
January
72%
February
91%
March
70%
April
106%
May
99%
June
144%
July
111%
August
91%
September
105%
October
60%
November
142%
December

Car Hire Information

Car hire locations 7
Airport locations 1
Popular suppliers Drivalia, Ace Rent a car, Keddy, Arnold Clark, Alamo
Popular car categories Small cars, Medium cars, SUVs, People Carriers
Lowest price £ 19 per day
Cheapest supplier GreenMotion

Most Popular Car Hire Models

Hire Agency Model Doors Luggage Type
Drivalia Volkswagen Polo 5 1 Small cars
Drivalia Fiat 500 3 1 Small cars
Drivalia Renault Captur 5 2 Medium cars
Ace Rent a car Peugeot 308 4 2 Medium cars
Ace Rent a car Peugeot 208 4 1 Small cars
Arnold Clark Ford Fiesta 5 2 Small cars
Keddy Ford Focus 5 2 Medium cars
Drivalia Ford Focus 5 2 Medium cars
Keddy Kia Picanto 3 1 Small cars
Alamo Nissan Juke 5 2 SUVs

Our Customers' Reviews

Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have an option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic, verified, and trustworthy.

United Kingdom
Hyundai i10
28 January 2024
We attend Sheffield arena to was the gaints. Stayed in Hampton by Hilton hotel
United Kingdom
Vauxhall Corsa
2 January 2024
Just being mobile and able to enjoy a belated Christmas
United Kingdom
Ford Fiesta
27 December 2023
Excellent staff, very helpful and professional.
United Kingdom
Peugeot 2008
28 April 2023
Liked Salford Quays
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Car Hire Statistics

Highest rated company
Arnold Clark
9.2 / 10
)
Lowest rated company
Easirent
6.8 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
28
Total rental companies
18
Average daily price
£ 36.99
Lowest daily price
£ 18.56
Total cars available
596

Top 18 Suppliers in Manchester in 2024

Arnold Clark
Arnold Clark
Exceptional 9.2 / 90 reviews
1 location
£ 28 - £ 188
Alamo
Alamo
Very good 8.8 / 79 reviews
1 location
£ 33 - £ 253
Enterprise
Enterprise
Very good 8.8 / 38 reviews
4 locations
£ 47 - £ 260
Keddy
Keddy
Very good 8.5 / 51 reviews
2 locations
£ 27 - £ 82
Hertz
Hertz
Very good 8.3 / 15 reviews
2 locations
£ 23 - £ 71
Europcar
Europcar
Very good 8 / 19 reviews
2 locations
£ 31 - £ 65
Surprice
Surprice
Good 7.9 / 23 reviews
1 location
£ 28 - £ 82
National
National
Good 7.9 / 4 reviews
1 location
£ 50 - £ 253
Drivalia
Drivalia
Good 7.8 / 174 reviews
1 location
£ 19 - £ 775
SIXT
SIXT
Good 7.8 / 20 reviews
4 locations
£ 35 - £ 160
Thrifty
Thrifty
Good 7.7
1 location
Avis
Avis
Good 7.6 / 6 reviews
1 location
£ 35 - £ 176
Dollar
Dollar
Good 7.6
1 location
£ 54
Budget
Budget
Good 7.5 / 2 reviews
1 location
£ 35 - £ 193
Routes Car Rental
Routes Car Rental
Good 7.2
2 locations
£ 26 - £ 77
GreenMotion
GreenMotion
Good 7 / 82 reviews
1 location
£ 19 - £ 61
Easirent
Easirent
Satisfactory 6.8 / 243 reviews
1 location
Ace Rent a car
Ace Rent a car
Satisfactory 6.8 / 92 reviews
1 location
£ 28 - £ 180
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