Car Hire in Manchester
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
Manchester Airport
Mini
Toyota Aygo or comparable
€25.73 per day
Manchester Airport
Economy
Volkswagen Polo or comparable
€27.95 per day
Manchester Airport
Compact
Kia Ceed or comparable
€30.81 per day
Piccadilly Railway Station
Compact Elite
Opel Mokka or comparable
€32.04 per day
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City Centre
Intermediate Commercial Van/Truck
Renault Kangoo or comparable
€36.42 per day
Manchester Airport
Standard
Peugeot 3008 or comparable
€40.04 per day
Manchester Airport
Full-size
Ford Mondeo or comparable
€55.08 per day
Manchester Airport
Premium
Mercedes C Class or comparable
€74.70 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 09:07 on 14/07/2025. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information
Languages
English
Currency
GBP
Drive on
Left-hand side
Dialing code
+44
Average car hire price
€40 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%
Average petrol price
€1.64 per litre or €6.20 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
€1.56 per litre or €5.90 per gallon
Highest petrol price
€1.79 per litre or €6.77 per 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 €38.89 per day
- From Manchester to Glasgow - 107 offers from €39.29 per day
- From Manchester to Preston - 40 offers from €38.10 per day
- From Manchester to Leeds - 55 offers from €38.10 per day
Top 20 cities near Manchester
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15 km / 9.3 miles
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21.2 km / 13.2 miles
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38.2 km / 23.7 miles
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46.7 km / 29 miles
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54.2 km / 33.7 miles
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55.3 km / 34.4 miles
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57.9 km / 36 miles
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60.2 km / 37.4 miles
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61.8 km / 38.4 miles
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68.3 km / 42.4 miles
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69.9 km / 43.4 miles
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72 km / 44.7 miles
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85.9 km / 53.4 miles
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86.8 km / 53.9 miles
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88.1 km / 54.7 miles
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104.3 km / 64.8 miles
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106.1 km / 65.9 miles
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110.1 km / 68.4 miles
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116.6 km / 72.5 miles
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129.6 km / 80.5 miles
Top 20 locations near Manchester
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15 km / 9.3 miles
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38.2 km / 23.7 miles
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69.9 km / 43.4 miles
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85.9 km / 53.4 miles
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106.1 km / 65.9 miles
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174.5 km / 108.4 miles
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191 km / 118.7 miles
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208.8 km / 129.7 miles
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212.7 km / 132.2 miles
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221.1 km / 137.4 miles
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229.4 km / 142.5 miles
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229.7 km / 142.7 miles
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235.3 km / 146.2 miles
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240.4 km / 149.4 miles
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241.9 km / 150.3 miles
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242.2 km / 150.5 miles
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243.6 km / 151.4 miles
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248.9 km / 154.7 miles
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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
The best month to hire a car in Manchester is January (when the average price is €25.90 per day). This is 35% less than the yearly average and 51% less than hiring in July (when the average price is €53.37).
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your car 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 select your dates in the form at the top of the page to find out the exact prices.
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your car 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 select your dates in the form at the top of the page to find out the exact prices.
What's the usual period for which people keep their hire cars, on average, in Manchester?
Car hire lengths vary from month to month: in July, the average hirer keeps their car for 9 days, and in January, they keep their car for 6 days.
Average number of hire days in Manchester
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 hiring a car in Manchester is July, and the least popular is February.
Popularity of Car Hire in Manchester by Monthly Searches
Car hire information
| Car hire locations | 10 |
| Airport locations | 1 |
| Popular suppliers | Drivalia, Alamo, Surprice, Keddy, Enterprise |
| Popular car categories | Small cars, Medium cars, SUVs, People Carriers |
| Lowest price | €26 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Surprice |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drivalia | Volkswagen Polo | 5 | 1 | Small cars |
| Drivalia | Renault Captur | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Drivalia | Fiat 500 | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
| Alamo | Nissan Juke | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Ace Rent a car | Peugeot 308 | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Surprice | Volkswagen Golf | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Drivalia | Volkswagen Up | 2 | 1 | Small cars |
| Keddy | Vauxhall Crossland | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Keddy | Ford Focus | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Alamo | Ford Focus | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
Our customers' reviews
Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have the 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.
CS
United Kingdom
Hyundai i10
28/01/2024
We attend Sheffield arena to was the gaints. Stayed in Hampton by Hilton hotel
PT
United Kingdom
Vauxhall Corsa
02/01/2024
Just being mobile and able to enjoy a belated Christmas
AA
United Kingdom
Volkswagen Polo
27/12/2023
Excellent staff, very helpful and professional.
VS
United Kingdom
Peugeot 2008
28/04/2023
Liked Salford Quays
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Arnold Clark
9 / 10
Lowest-rated company
GreenMotion
6.9 / 10
Total number of reviews
33
Total rental companies
20
Average daily price
€40.35
Lowest daily price
€25.73
Total cars available
884
Top 20 suppliers in Manchester in 2025
Arnold Clark
1 location
€42 - €150
Enterprise
7 locations
€36 - €476
Alamo
1 location
€34 - €286
Budget
1 location
€48 - €159
Hertz
2 locations
€36 - €107
National
1 location
€50 - €286
Keddy
2 locations
€32 - €309
SIXT
5 locations
€69 - €168
Europcar
2 locations
€37 - €266
Thrifty
2 locations
€37 - €266
WheeGo
1 location
€37 - €266
Surprice
1 location
€26 - €250
Goldcar
1 location
€30 - €80
U-Save
1 location
€28 - €103
Routes Car Rental
2 locations
€28 - €103
Dollar
2 locations
€32 - €93
Avis
1 location
€40 - €154
Drivalia
1 location
€26 - €111
Ace Rent a car
1 location
€41 - €184
GreenMotion
2 locations
€36 - €146
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Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
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