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Peugeot 208
or similar Economy
Manual
5
A/C
5
$43.79
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
2 Piccadilly Place
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Downtown
2 Piccadilly Place
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Volkswagen Golf
or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
5
$42.84
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
2 Piccadilly Pl, Manchester M1 3BN, United Kingdom
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Downtown
2 Piccadilly Pl, Manchester M1 3BN, United Kingdom
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BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe
or similar Intermediate Elite
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$63.30
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
2 Piccadilly Pl, Manchester M1 3BN, United Kingdom
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Downtown
2 Piccadilly Pl, Manchester M1 3BN, United Kingdom
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Volkswagen T-Cross
or similar Economy SUV
Manual
5
A/C
5
$46.09
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
2 Piccadilly Place
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Downtown
2 Piccadilly Place
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Electric
Citroen C3 Aircross
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$46.86
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
2 Piccadilly Place
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Downtown
2 Piccadilly Place
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Electric
Citroen e-C3 Aircross
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
No A/C
5
$46.86
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
2 Piccadilly Pl, Manchester M1 3BN, United Kingdom
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Downtown
2 Piccadilly Pl, Manchester M1 3BN, United Kingdom
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VW Taigo
or similar Compact SUV
Manual
5
A/C
5
$47.23
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
2 Piccadilly Pl, Manchester M1 3BN, United Kingdom
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Downtown
2 Piccadilly Pl, Manchester M1 3BN, United Kingdom
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Volkswagen Taigo
or similar Compact SUV
Manual
5
A/C
5
$47.24
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
2 Piccadilly Place
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Downtown
2 Piccadilly Place
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VW Golf
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$53.93
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
2 Piccadilly Place
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Downtown
2 Piccadilly Place
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Audi Q2
or similar Compact Elite SUV
Manual
5
A/C
5
$54.50
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
2 Piccadilly Place
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Downtown
2 Piccadilly Place
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Cupra Formentor
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$57.18
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
2 Piccadilly Pl, Manchester M1 3BN, United Kingdom
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Downtown
2 Piccadilly Pl, Manchester M1 3BN, United Kingdom
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BMW 2 Series Active Tourer
or similar Compact Elite Van
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$59.47
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
2 Piccadilly Pl, Manchester M1 3BN, United Kingdom
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Downtown
2 Piccadilly Pl, Manchester M1 3BN, United Kingdom
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BMW 1 Series
or similar Compact Elite
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$62.16
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
2 Piccadilly Place
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Downtown
2 Piccadilly Place
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Peugeot 508
or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$64.07
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
2 Piccadilly Place
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Downtown
2 Piccadilly Place
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Peugeot 3008
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$64.07
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
2 Piccadilly Place
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Downtown
2 Piccadilly Place
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Electric
BMW iX1
or similar Full-size Elite SUV
Automatic
5
No A/C
5
$66.17
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
2 Piccadilly Pl, Manchester M1 3BN, United Kingdom
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Downtown
2 Piccadilly Pl, Manchester M1 3BN, United Kingdom
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BMW 3 Series
or similar Full-size Elite
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$66.93
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
2 Piccadilly Place
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Downtown
2 Piccadilly Place
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Volvo XC40
or similar Intermediate Elite SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$69.61
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
2 Piccadilly Place
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Downtown
2 Piccadilly Place
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Audi Q3
or similar Full-size Elite SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$73.63
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
2 Piccadilly Pl, Manchester M1 3BN, United Kingdom
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Downtown
2 Piccadilly Pl, Manchester M1 3BN, United Kingdom
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BMW 3 Series Touring
or similar Full-size Elite Estate/Wagon
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$74.97
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
2 Piccadilly Pl, Manchester M1 3BN, United Kingdom
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Downtown
2 Piccadilly Pl, Manchester M1 3BN, United Kingdom
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Volkswagen Passat
or similar Standard Estate/Wagon
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$75.92
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
2 Piccadilly Place
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Downtown
2 Piccadilly Place
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VW Passat Estate
or similar Standard Estate/Wagon
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$75.92
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
2 Piccadilly Pl, Manchester M1 3BN, United Kingdom
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Downtown
2 Piccadilly Pl, Manchester M1 3BN, United Kingdom
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BMW 5 Series
or similar Premium Elite
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$83.58
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
2 Piccadilly Pl, Manchester M1 3BN, United Kingdom
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Downtown
2 Piccadilly Pl, Manchester M1 3BN, United Kingdom
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Volvo XC60
or similar Premium Elite SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$100.02
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
2 Piccadilly Pl, Manchester M1 3BN, United Kingdom
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Downtown
2 Piccadilly Pl, Manchester M1 3BN, United Kingdom
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Peugeot 5008
or similar Premium SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
5
$120.30
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
2 Piccadilly Place
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Downtown
2 Piccadilly Place
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BMW X5
or similar Luxury Elite SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$131.20
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
2 Piccadilly Place
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2 Piccadilly Place
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 20 locations near Manchester (Downtown)
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Manchester (Downtown) and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Car rental statistics
- Top 2 suppliers in Manchester (Downtown) in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
English
Currency
GBP
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+44
Average car rental price
$92 per day
Average car rental length
7 days
Speed limit within town
48 km/h
or
30 mph
Speed limit out of town
96–112 km/h
or
60–70 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Average gas price
$1.91 per liter or $7.23 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.82 per liter or $6.89 per gallon
Highest gas price
$2.08 per liter or $7.87 per gallon
Top 20 locations near Manchester (Downtown)
- Piccadilly Train Stationfrom $40.27 per day0.3 km / 0.19 miles away
- Manchester Ardwickfrom $33.95 per day1.6 km / 0.99 miles away
- Salford Downtownfrom $40.11 per day3.3 km / 2.05 miles away
- Manchester Openshawfrom $41.54 per day3.8 km / 2.36 miles away
- Manchester Trafford Parkfrom $46.53 per day6 km / 3.73 miles away
- Manchester Burnage Railway Stationfrom $46.20 per day6.5 km / 4.04 miles away
- Oldham (Downtown)from $42.37 per day8.4 km / 5.22 miles away
- Stockport (Downtown)from $41.10 per day8.6 km / 5.34 miles away
- Ashton-under-Lyne (Downtown)from $40.85 per day9 km / 5.59 miles away
- Manchester Urmstonfrom $43.45 per day9.5 km / 5.9 miles away
- Hyde Downtownfrom $41.47 per day10.1 km / 6.28 miles away
- Altrincham (Downtown)from $42.37 per day11 km / 6.84 miles away
- Rochdale (Downtown)from $40.78 per day13.4 km / 8.33 miles away
- Stockport Hazel Grovefrom $40.11 per day13.5 km / 8.39 miles away
- Manchester Little Hultonfrom $41.54 per day13.8 km / 8.57 miles away
- Manchester Airportfrom $26.95 per day14.2 km / 8.82 miles away
- Bolton (Downtown)from $40.99 per day15.2 km / 9.44 miles away
- Leigh Downtownfrom $40.84 per day17.7 km / 11 miles away
- Warrington (Downtown)from $21.99 per day25.6 km / 15.91 miles away
- Wigan (Downtown)from $41.47 per day27.8 km / 17.27 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Hertz
Ground Floor Long Stay Carpark
B
SIXT
2 Piccadilly Pl, Manchester M1 3BN, United Kingdom
When to book in Manchester (Downtown) and for how long?
When are car rental prices the lowest in Manchester (Downtown)?
The cost of renting a car in Manchester (Downtown) varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthMay | Most expensive month March | ||
| Average price $58 | A good deal $79 | Cheapest supplier SIXT | Cheapest car type Medium cars |
Average rental costs per day in Manchester (Downtown)
$128
$64
$0
$83
in January
Jan
$72
in February
Feb
$116
in March
Mar
$85
in April
Apr
$46
in May
May
$51
in June
Jun
$87
in July
Jul
$85
in August
Aug
$62
in September
Sep
$73
in October
Oct
$77
in November
Nov
$54
in December
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Manchester (Downtown) is May — when rental costs average $45.79 per day. This is 21% cheaper than the yearly average and 61% cheaper than renting a car in March (when prices average $116.47 per day).
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
What is the most popular time of year to rent a car in Manchester (Downtown)?
Based on how many users search for a car in in Manchester (Downtown), travelers are most likely to rent a car in July, while they are least likely to rent in in January.
Monthly searches in Manchester (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
3.2
1.6
0
0.2 times in January
Jan
0.5 times in February
Feb
0.4 times in March
Mar
0.2 times in April
Apr
0.5 times in May
May
0.7 times in June
Jun
2.9 times in July
Jul
2.1 times in August
Aug
0.5 times in September
Sep
0.7 times in October
Oct
0.4 times in November
Nov
2.9 times in December
Dec
For how long do renters keep their vehicles in Manchester (Downtown)?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in September the average rental period is 11 days, while in March, the average rental period is only one day.
Average number of rental days in Manchester (Downtown)
12
6
0
5 days in January
Jan
4 days in February
Feb
1 day in March
Mar
6 days in April
Apr
10 days in May
May
7 days in June
Jun
6 days in July
Jul
7 days in August
Aug
11 days in September
Sep
9 days in October
Oct
3 days in November
Nov
9 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Enterprise, SIXT |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, vans, small cars, medium cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $55 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | SIXT |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise | Vauxhall Corsa | 5 | Small car |
| Enterprise | Ford Tourneo Custom | 5 | Van |
| Enterprise | Nissan Juke | 4 | SUV |
| Enterprise | Nissan Qashqai | 5 | SUV |
| Enterprise | Ford Focus | 5 | Medium car |
| Enterprise | Nissan Juke | 5 | SUV |
| Enterprise | Nissan Qashqai | 4 | SUV |
| Enterprise | Peugeot 5008 5+2 | 5 | Van |
| SIXT | Peugeot 5008 | 5 | SUV |
| Enterprise | Vauxhall Vivaro | 4 | Large car |
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Hertz (rated 8.6 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
SIXT (rated 8.5 / 10)
Total rental companies
2
Average daily price
$92
Lowest daily price
$55
Total cars available
24
Top 2 suppliers in Manchester (Downtown) in 2026
Hertz
8.6
Excellent
Value for money
8.5
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.9
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
9.2
$30
per day
Ground Floor Long Stay Carpark
01615525851
Show 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
09:00-13:00
SIXT
8.5
Excellent
1 review
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.8
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.0
Car condition
9.1
$55–$178
per day
2 Piccadilly Pl, Manchester M1 3BN, United Kingdom
+442070188246
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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
08:00-13:00
Sun
08:00-16:00
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