Car Hire at Manchester Airport
Hiring a car is a great way of exploring Manchester for yourself, and you have the added bonus of not having to pay for extra baggage, no need to rely on public transport and you can split the cost of the hire if there is a group of you travelling.
There are 6 car hire providers, all offering a great selection of vehicles at low prices. To get the best deals, try and book as early as possible and opt to pay during the booking to save the most money! You do have the option to hire at the airport, but you’ll end up spending a bit more than you’d hoped.
You will find all of the car hire provider desks in the Car Rental Village at Manchester Airport which can be accessed by the dedicated Manchester Airport bus. You can collect your keys at the provider’s desk and then they will direct you to your car.
Why hire a car?
A hire car offers the flexibility and comfort you don’t always get with public transport; pop the sat-nav on and off you go in your air-conditioned vehicle! Explore your surroundings at your leisure, to your schedule without waiting in the rain for a bus!
Think it may be more expensive? If you total the cost of a week’s worth of public transport costs, tube, bus and train tickets, taxi fares and the like, car hire may very well come out cheaper!
The car rental providers at Manchester Airport can be found at the Car Rental village on the far side of the T1/T3 Long Stay Car Park.
Car Hire Insurance
Car Hire Centre
Using the form on the left, fill in the details of your trip, and Car Hire Centre will help you find a good deal. With data provided by RentalCars, there will be a car and a price to suit your needs!
Map of Manchester Car Hire Locations
You’ll find the car rental desks in the Car Rental Village, located on the far side of the T1/T3 Long Stay Car Park. Free shuttle buses run from the airport to the rental village every ten minutes.
Important information you need before you rent a car
And of course, a few handy tips!
- Book as early as you can: The more in advance you can book, the more money you’ll save! Use the Car Hire Centre gadget above to get a quote and find the cheapest rates for your journey.
- Check, Check and then Check again!: Once you pick up the keys to your vehicle, check over it for any damage. Take note of any slight scratches, body paint issues/ irregularities, seat quality (like any potential smudges or cigarette marks). Be sure to take pictures and ensure the rental staff write down the pre-existing damage (if it isn’t already) so you can avoid being charged for someone else’s damage when you return it.
- Get to know your vehicle: Be sure to familiarise yourself with the car before you leave the car hire centre. Check you’re up-to-date on UK driving laws and if anything’s in a different place – such as Fiat 500s and KAs have a much higher gear stick to what you might be used to!
- Opt for a Sat-Nav: Especially if you don’t know the area and don’t want to get charged for all that data on your phone!
Compare the Car Hire providers at Manchester Airport
Europcar Manchester Airport
Open 24 hours a day, On AirportBook Now
Europcar is a leading car hire company operating in over 2,977 locations worldwide. Europcar aim to offer you a tailored car rental that fits in with your needs.
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Minimum Age22; Drivers aged 22-25yrs old will be subject to the YDS (Young Driver’s Surcharge) which starts around £35 per day. Different car classes have different minimum age requirements. Additional DriverDepending on the vehicle type, you can add an additional driver from £13 per rental day. Disabled DriversLynx Hand Controls can be fitted to the vehicle should you require them. Please contact the team on 0871 384 3113 to arrange. |
Sixt Manchester Airport
7:00am-11:45pm each day On AirportBook Now
Sixt is Germany’s number one car rental company and they are forever expanding in the UK. They offer great deals which can be easily accessed from their handy app
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Minimum Age21; The YDS fee of £36 per day will be applicable to drivers under the age of 25. Additional Driver£8.99 per day for an additional driver Disabled DriversAssistance Controls can be fitted to the vehicle if 48hrs notice is given. Call +370 5 2395636 and talk to one of the representatives |
Hertz Manchester Airport
6:30am-12:00am 7 days a week On AirportBook Now
Hertz offer fantastic high-quality vehicles at great prices. They have seasonal deals all year round to save you money.
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Minimum Age23 and any driver under the age of 25 will be subject to the Young Drivers Surcharge (YDS) of £33.60 per day. Additional DriverYou can add an additional driver for £13 a day. Disabled DriversHertz can provide handed controls, accelerators and wheelchair friendly vehicles. Please call the team on 0870 840 0084 to pre-book, giving at least 48hrs notice.* |
*They also Offer Adapted Vehicle Hire which offers an optional collection and delivery service. Call the local team on +44 (0) 843 309 3031 quoting “Hertz15” to talk through what you need. Prices from £45
Avis Manchester Airport
6:00am-11:00pm 7 days a week On AirportBook Now
Avis is one of the leading car hire providers in the UK. With their iPhone app and user-friendly website, it could not be easier to book your Avis car hire.
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Minimum Age23; Drivers aged under 25 will be charged an additional Young Drivers Surcharge of £37.70 per day Additional DriverAdd an additional driver from £12.99 per rental day, depending on vehicle type Disabled DriversAvis can provide you with an adapted car, given they have 48hrs notice. Please call their reservations team on 0344 544 6002 to request any extras. . |
Budget Manchester Airport
6:00am-11:00pm 7days a week On AirportBook Now
Budget offer great deals on vans and car hire for business and leisure customers. As their name suggests they are perfect if you are on a budget offering top vehicles at low prices.
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Minimum Age23; Young Drivers Surcharge of £32.50 is applicable to those under 25. Additional DriverFeel free to add an additional driver from an estimated £8.99 per day, depending on vehicle type. Disabled DriversHand controls can be fitted to the car. Call the team on 0808 284 4444 to talk through or pre-order. |
Enterprise Manchester Airport
5am-Midnight, On AirportBook Now
Whether you are looking for economy car hire, luxury car hire or van hire Enterprise will have a vehicle suitable for you. They offer car hire for both business and leisure travellers.
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Minimum Age25; drivers under 25 will not be able to hire a car with Enterprise. Additional DriverAdd an additional driver for £10 per day Disabled DriversHand controls can be fitted to the car. Simply call 0800 633 5665. |