Car Hire at Manchester Airport
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
Compact
Peugeot 308
or comparable
£13.64
per day
Mini
Fiat 500
or comparable
£14.45
per day
Economy
Vauxhall Corsa
or comparable
£15.41
per day
Intermediate SUV
Nissan Qashqai
or comparable
£23.86
per day
Most Popular Car Hire Deals
Standard
Skoda Octavia
or comparable
£25.15
per day
Compact Elite
Mercedes Benz A Class
or comparable
£29.38
per day
Premium
Mercedes C Class
or comparable
£37.72
per day
Full-size
BMW 3 series
or comparable
£41.63
per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 18:47 on 10/12/2024. 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
£25 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
£1.45 per litre or £5.49 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£1.39 per litre or £5.26 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£1.55 per litre or £5.87 per gallon
Airport travel guide
One of the largest cities in England, Manchester has long been known as a global hub of industry and manufacturing, and more recently it has become known as a hotspot of diversity, culture, and cuisine. But while the city is undoubtedly fun to explore, one of the best things about getting a rental car in Manchester is that you can also explore its surrounding area. With that in mind, here are four suggestions for a fun day-trip from Manchester:
- Peak District. A large hilly area and a national park in the neighboring regions of East Midlands and Yorkshire, the Peak District is often considered one of the most scenic parts of England. Despite being right next door to the large cities of Manchester, Sheffield, and Leeds, this region is a great place to go on a long hike, take in sightseeing tours in historic villages, or simply enjoy a slower pace of life. The western border of the Peak District is only about 32 km (20 miles) east of Manchester and, depending on traffic, can be reached by car in about 40 minutes.
- Lake District National Park. Slightly farther away, but still well within the bounds of a doable day trip, the Lake District can be reached from Manchester in about 1 hour and 20 minutes. Located in the historic region of Cumbria, it attracts visitors from near and far with its splendid hills, woodlands, and lakes, as well as the well-maintained hiking trails that crisscross it. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Lake District is the largest national park in England. Another beautiful protected area, Yorkshire Dales National Park, is practically next door.
- Liverpool. Although historically sometimes seen as a rival of Manchester, Liverpool is no doubt another big tourist draw if you’re in this part of the country. The birthplace of The Beatles and a former industrial powerhouse, the city has been busy reinventing itself as a hub of culture and entertainment. The drive from Manchester takes only about an hour.
- North Wales. Sparsely populated and somewhat underrated as a travel destination, the northern part of Wales is a great place to visit if you know where to look. Although its coastal resort towns are arguably past their heyday, they retain much of their historic architecture, beautiful promenades, and wooden piers; outside of them, you’ll find rough, dramatic beaches that you may have to yourself. The region is also home to rather impressive highlands dotted with mountain-top castles, heritage railways, and a fascinating, largely Welsh-speaking culture. The stunning island of Anglesey and Snowdonia National Park are two other important attractions. The scenic town of Llandudno is about a 90-minute drive west of Manchester and you can explore the rest of the region from there.
Top international routes
- Dublin
- Palma de Mallorca
- Amsterdam
- Antalya
- Dalaman
- Paris
- Alicante
- Tenerife
- Belfast
- Frankfurt
Main airlines
Manchester Airport is one of two hubs for the low-cost carrier Flybe. Many other low-cost airlines have flights to and from Manchester Airport including Ryanair, easyJet, and Jet2.com. Many other airlines provide service to and from many destinations in Europe, the Middle East, and North America.
Terminals
There are three passenger terminals. You can get between Terminals 1 and 2 via a skybridge with a moving walkway. A covered walkway links Terminal 3 to Terminal 1. While there is no specific domestic or international terminal, most long-distance flights from the Middle East, Asia, and North America arrive at Terminal 2.
Location
Manchester Airport is about 14 km (8.7 miles) from the city. Motorway M56 / Princess Parkway is the main road connecting the airport to Manchester.
It also takes just an hour to drive to either Peak District National Park or Liverpool.
It also takes just an hour to drive to either Peak District National Park or Liverpool.
Most popular types of hire car
- Station wagons - starting at £25 per day
- Large cars - starting at £19 per day
- Medium cars - starting at £14 per day
- People Carriers - starting at £40 per day
- Premium cars - starting at £32 per day
- Small cars - starting at £14 per day
- SUVs - starting at £18 per day
Services and facilities
You’ll find a wide selection of restaurants, bars, cafés, and fast food stands in both terminals. There’s also a grocery store. For shopping, there are many stores and gift shops, as well as duty-free outlets accessible to passengers traveling outside the EU. You’ll also find ATMs, several lounges, an on-site hotel, baby changing rooms, a children’s play area, a pharmacy, spa, showers, and multifaith prayer rooms. There are luggage storage offices in the arrivals area of both terminals. Manchester Airport is accessible to passengers with reduced mobility. You can find more information on the airport's official website.
Nearest petrol station
The best station at which to fill up before returning a rental car is a Shell station located on Styal Road. If coming from the M56, it requires a circle of a couple of miles, but there is no station located directly on the way to the airport. The station is more convenient if coming from the Manchester Airport Eastern Link on the Winslow-Handforth Bypass.
Airport information
Manchester Airport (MAN)
- IATA: MAN
- ICAO: EGCC
- Name: Manchester Airport (MAN)
- Distance from the city centre: 8.7 miles / 14 km
Top 20 locations near Manchester Airport
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Map of Car Hire Destinations
In which month is car hire at Manchester Airport the most affordable?
Prices for hiring a car at Manchester Airport fluctuate depending on the time of year. This table and graph can help you find the best bargain.
Average price for hiring a car per day at Manchester Airport
The best month to hire a car at Manchester Airport is January — when the average price for a hire is £15.73 per day. This is 48% less than the yearly average and 66% less than hiring a car in June (when the average price is £46.63 per day).
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.
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.
For how long do most travellers hire cars for at Manchester Airport?
How long travellers keep their hire cars depends on the time of year: in July, the average hire length is 9 days, while in February, it is only 6 days.
Average number of hire days at Manchester Airport
What time of year sees the highest demand for car hire at Manchester Airport?
Given the number of users searching for a car at Manchester Airport, there is a higher probability of travellers hiring a car in December in comparison to hiring a car in in November.
Monthly searches at Manchester Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
Car hire information
| Popular suppliers | Drivalia, Surprice, Keddy, Alamo, Ace Rent a car |
| Popular car categories | Small cars, Medium cars, SUVs, Large cars |
| Lowest price | £14 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Ace Rent a car |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| 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 |
| Surprice | Volkswagen Golf | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Keddy | Vauxhall Astra | 5 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Keddy | Citroen C3 Aircross | 5 | 1 | SUVs |
| Keddy | Fiat 500 | 3 | 1 | Small cars |
| Alamo | Nissan Juke | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Arnold Clark | Ford Fiesta | 5 | 2 | Small 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.
SR
United Kingdom
Volvo XC60
13/08/2024
Family catch up
DB
Spain
Renault Captur
27/03/2024
Visiting friends etc.
AM
United Kingdom
Ford Fiesta
12/02/2024
Family visit
DA
United Kingdom
Ford Fiesta
17/01/2024
James was very good at his job with a good customer service. Polite and patient.
MS
United Kingdom
Ford Fiesta
01/01/2024
Went to Wales (Llandudno) and to experience ghost hunting experience in abandoned orphanage in Liverpool.
TK
United Kingdom
Peugeot 208
10/08/2023
...went from Manchester Airport up to Edinburgh and back via Northumberland, York and North Wales; Edinburgh and York are definitely cities that should be on everyone's "bucket list"; they are just so beautiful; and the sceneries of Northumberland and North Wales are simply breathtaking - highly recommended. Only "fly in the ointment" is the weather: mostly cold, cloudy and rainy, even in August! 
TJ
United Kingdom
Kia Ceed
22/10/2022
Friendl efficient staff. Good value cart
TA
United Kingdom
Ford Focus
07/10/2022
I initially hired a car to travel to a business show at the NEC over two days then a week on a personal trip to see friends in Scotland. You need a good decent sized car that is reliable and efficient. I got exactly that!
KS
United Kingdom
Ford Fiesta
30/09/2022
From the airport, definitely need to ring and wait for a separate vehicle for a free shuttle to the rental pick-up office. But otherwise as I'm local to Manchester, there's a tram directly outside which can take you to city centre.
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Arnold Clark
9 / 10
Lowest-rated company
GreenMotion
6.9 / 10
Total number of reviews
56
Total rental companies
17
Average daily price
£25.15
Lowest daily price
£13.64
Total cars available
496
Top 17 suppliers at Manchester Airport in 2024
Arnold Clark
+4401618868610
Unit 14, Ringway Trading Estate
Manchester M22 5LH
£28 - £62
Working hours
Mon:08:00 - 17:00
Tue:08:00 - 17:00
Wed:08:00 - 17:00
Thu:08:00 - 17:00
Fri:08:00 - 17:00
Sat:08:00 - 16:30
Sun:08:00 - 16:30
Alamo
+4401614983300
Car Rental Village Man Airport M22 5WH, United Kingdom
£21 - £174
Working hours
Mon:07:00 - 23:00
Tue:07:00 - 23:00
Wed:07:00 - 23:00
Thu:07:00 - 23:00
Fri:07:00 - 23:00
Sat:07:00 - 23:00
Sun:07:00 - 23:00
Enterprise
+4401614983300
Car Rental Village Man Airport M22 5WH, United Kingdom
£20 - £174
Working hours
Mon:06:30 - 23:00
Tue:06:30 - 23:00
Wed:06:30 - 23:00
Thu:06:30 - 23:00
Fri:06:30 - 23:00
Sat:06:30 - 23:00
Sun:06:30 - 23:00
Budget
+4403445446002
Car Rental Village, Manchester Airport, Manchester,
M22 5WH
£20 - £85
Working hours
Mon:06:00 - 22:00
Tue:06:00 - 22:00
Wed:06:00 - 22:00
Thu:06:00 - 22:00
Fri:06:00 - 22:00
Sat:06:00 - 20:00
Sun:06:00 - 22:00
Hertz
+4408433093047
Delta Hotels By Marriott, WA15 8XW, , Hale Road, , Hale Barns
£69 - £94
Working hours
Mon:08:00 - 20:00
Tue:08:00 - 20:00
Wed:08:00 - 20:00
Thu:08:00 - 20:00
Fri:08:00 - 20:00
Sat:08:00 - 18:00
Sun:08:00 - 18:00
Europcar
+4403713843414
MANCHESTER APT CAR RENTAL VILLAGE
£22 - £70
Working hours
Mon:07:00 - 22:00
Tue:07:00 - 22:00
Wed:07:00 - 22:00
Thu:07:00 - 22:00
Fri:07:00 - 22:00
Sat:08:00 - 20:00
Sun:08:00 - 20:00
National
+4401614983300
ENTERPRISE RENT A CAR, CAR RENTAL VILLAGE MAN AIRPORT
£24 - £174
Working hours
Mon:07:00 - 23:00
Tue:07:00 - 23:00
Wed:07:00 - 23:00
Thu:07:00 - 23:00
Fri:07:00 - 23:00
Sat:07:00 - 23:00
Sun:07:00 - 23:00
SIXT
+442070188246
Ringway Road, Manchester M22 5WH
£22 - £70
Working hours
Mon:06:30 - 23:59
Tue:06:30 - 23:59
Wed:06:30 - 23:59
Thu:06:30 - 23:59
Fri:06:30 - 23:59
Sat:06:30 - 23:59
Sun:06:30 - 23:59
Keddy
+4403713843414
MANCHESTER APT CAR RENTAL VILLAGE
£19 - £32
Working hours
Mon:07:00 - 22:00
Tue:07:00 - 22:00
Wed:07:00 - 22:00
Thu:07:00 - 22:00
Fri:07:00 - 22:00
Sat:08:00 - 20:00
Sun:08:00 - 20:00
Avis
+4403445446002
Car Rental Village, Manchester Airport, Manchester,
M22 5WH
£22 - £85
Working hours
Mon:06:00 - 22:00
Tue:06:00 - 22:00
Wed:06:00 - 22:00
Thu:06:00 - 22:00
Fri:06:00 - 22:00
Sat:06:00 - 20:00
Sun:06:00 - 22:00
Surprice
+441612661054 / +447438435216
Manchester Business Park Aviator Way, 3000 Aviator Way, Wythenshawe, Manchester M22 5TG
£14 - £214
Working hours
Mon:08:00 - 18:00
Tue:08:00 - 18:00
Wed:08:00 - 18:00
Thu:08:00 - 18:00
Fri:08:00 - 18:00
Sat:08:00 - 18:00
Sun:10:00 - 17:00
Thrifty
08433093047
Delta Hotels By Marriott
£14 - £214
Working hours
Mon:08:00 - 20:00
Tue:08:00 - 20:00
Wed:08:00 - 20:00
Thu:08:00 - 20:00
Fri:08:00 - 20:00
Sat:08:00 - 18:00
Sun:08:00 - 18:00
Dollar
+4408433093047
Delta Hotels By Marriott, WA15 8XW, , Hale Road, , Hale Barns
£71 - £94
Working hours
Mon:08:00 - 20:00
Tue:08:00 - 20:00
Wed:08:00 - 20:00
Thu:08:00 - 20:00
Fri:08:00 - 20:00
Sat:08:00 - 18:00
Sun:08:00 - 18:00
Routes Car Rental
+443713843414
Apt Car Rental Village, Manchester M22 5WH
£71 - £94
Working hours
Mon:07:00 - 22:00
Tue:07:00 - 22:00
Wed:07:00 - 22:00
Thu:07:00 - 22:00
Fri:07:00 - 22:00
Sat:08:00 - 20:00
Sun:08:00 - 20:00
Drivalia
+4401616360275
Unit 10 Ringway Trading Estate. Shadowmoss Road MANCHESTER M22 5LH MANCHESTER
£14 - £59
Working hours
Mon:06:00 - 00:30
Tue:06:00 - 00:30
Wed:06:00 - 00:30
Thu:06:00 - 00:30
Fri:06:00 - 00:30
Sat:06:00 - 00:30
Sun:06:00 - 00:30
Ace Rent a car
+441614883000 / +448778223872
Yew Tree Garage, Styal Road, Manchester M22 5TJ
£14 - £118
Working hours
Mon:09:00 - 17:30
Tue:09:00 - 17:30
Wed:09:00 - 17:30
Thu:09:00 - 17:30
Fri:09:00 - 17:30
Sat:09:00 - 17:00
Sun:09:00 - 17:00
GreenMotion
+441612600420
3000 Aviator Way
Manchester
M22 5TG
£19 - £58
Working hours
Mon:07:00 - 22:00
Tue:07:00 - 22:00
Wed:07:00 - 22:00
Thu:07:00 - 22:00
Fri:07:00 - 22:00
Sat:07:00 - 22:00
Sun:07:00 - 22:00
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