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Car rental offers Manchester Airport

Whether you're looking for a small rental car or a station wagon for the entire family, we will always have a suitable car for the lowest price. Below are a few examples from our selection in Manchester Airport.

Car type
Mini
Economy
Compact
Intermediate
Standard
Full-size
Luxury
Station wagon
Passenger van
SUV
Electric

Rental car options at Manchester Airport

The following car rental companies received the highest ratings in Manchester Airport. Compare the ratings and prices of these rental companies with a single search.

  • Alamo

    9.7 (8619)
    From £ 19 / day
  • Budget

    9.3 (9604)
    From £ 17 / day
  • Enterprise

    8.8 (1921)
    From £ 22 / day
  • Keddy By Europcar

    8.8 (3331)
    From £ 17 / day
  • Green Motion

    8.7 (1887)
    From £ 14 / day
  • National Car Rental

    8.4 (402)
    From £ 23 / day
  • Sixt

    8.1 (3316)
    From £ 22 / day
  • Dollar Rent a Car

    8.1 (4314)
    From £ 19 / day
  • Thrifty

    8.1 (5438)
    No rates available
  • FireFly Car Rental

    8 (3811)
    From £ 25 / day
  • Europcar

    7.3 (8061)
    From £ 18 / day
  • Drivalia

    7.2 (535)
    From £ 14 / day
  • Flizzr

    7.2 (305)
    No rates available
  • Avis

    6.7 (5940)
    From £ 20 / day
  • Hertz

    6.7 (6852)
    From £ 18 / day
  • Easirent

    5.7 (516)
    No rates available
  • Your Rent

    7.7 (49)
    No rates available
  • ACE Rent A Car

    6.1 (15)
    No rates available

Manchester Airport average daily price per month

Manchester Airport - When is the most affordable time to rent a mini class car?

At this destination (Manchester Airport), January is the most affordable time to rent a mini class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. August is the peak month for renting mini class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Manchester Airport - When is the most affordable time to rent a economy class car?

At this destination (Manchester Airport), January is the most affordable time to rent a economy class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. August is the peak month for renting economy class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Manchester Airport - When is the most affordable time to rent a compact class car?

At this destination (Manchester Airport), January is the most affordable time to rent a compact class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. August is the peak month for renting compact class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Manchester Airport - When is the most affordable time to rent an intermediate class car?

At this destination (Manchester Airport), January is the most affordable time to rent a intermediate class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. August is the peak month for renting intermediate class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Manchester Airport - When is the most affordable time to rent a standard class car?

At this destination (Manchester Airport), January is the most affordable time to rent a standard class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. August is the peak month for renting standard class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Manchester Airport - When is the most affordable time to rent a full-size car?

At this destination (Manchester Airport), January is the most affordable time to rent a full-size class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. August is the peak month for renting full-size class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Manchester Airport - When is the most affordable time to rent a luxury car?

At this destination (Manchester Airport), January is the most affordable time to rent a luxury class car with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. August is the peak month for renting luxury class cars, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Manchester Airport - When is the most affordable time to rent a station wagon?

At this destination (Manchester Airport), January is the most affordable time to rent a station wagon with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. August is the peak month for renting a station wagon, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Manchester Airport - When is the most affordable time to rent a SUV?

At this destination (Manchester Airport), January is the most affordable time to rent an SUV with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. August is the peak month for renting an SUV, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Manchester Airport - When is the most affordable time to rent a MPV?

At this destination (Manchester Airport), January is the most affordable time to rent an mpv with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. August is the peak month for renting an mpv with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Manchester Airport - When is the most affordable time to rent a minivan?

At this destination (Manchester Airport), January is the most affordable time to rent a minibus with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. August is the peak month for renting a minibus, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Manchester Airport - When is the most affordable time to rent a convertible?

At this destination (Manchester Airport), August is the most affordable time to rent a convertible with an average daily rate of . The rest of the year, the average rate is per day. March is the peak month for renting a convertible, with an average rate of per day. To secure a good selection and favorable rates, it is recommended to make your rental car reservation well ahead of time. Last-minute bookings may result in limited options and higher prices.

Car rental location Manchester Airport

Manchester Airport Guide

Car Hire

Featuring its own approach road which connects with the M56 motorway, Manchester Airport is just a 20-minute drive from the city centre. The most convenient way to cover this ground is with car hire at Manchester Airport.

The three-terminal international airport, the UK’s third busiest, is situated less than 10 miles southwest of Manchester city. It offers a convenient alternative to London airports for those residing or visiting the north of the country where cities like Leeds, York and Liverpool are located.

Who to Book With
For maximum convenience, drivers should book with a car hire supplier who is represented on site at the airport. Europcar is the only supplier with a presence in all three terminals, with off-site suppliers available but often requiring the driver to take a shuttle bus to the depot.

Need to Know Essentials
When collecting a vehicle, you will need the following:

- Your driving licence (both photo and paper parts)
- A second form of ID such as a passport or utility bill
- The credit card used to make the booking
- Your booking confirmation

For more info read our FAQ's

Driving
Most car rentals are manual transmission, so drivers requiring an automatic vehicle should ensure they request one in advance. Parking in the cities is typically expensive and hard to find, but affordable park-and-ride facilities are available outside most towns. Fuel can be obtained most cheaply at supermarket petrol stations, such as those found at Tesco, Asda and Sainsburys. A congestion charge of around £10 applies to road travel in Central London, but tolls are limited to just a few bridges and tunnels.

See our guide to the UK for more information on driving.

Transport

Transport options for those wishing to access Manchester city centre from the airport are good. Trains run directly to the city’s Piccadilly Station, while buses and taxis operate 24 hours.

Trains
Trains run from Manchester Airport Railway Station (between terminals 1 and 2) to Manchester Piccadilly Station every 10 minutes and to over 100 other stations in the north and beyond, such as Leeds, Liverpool and Newcastle, frequently. TransPennine Express and Northern Rail are the main providers. The ride into the city from the airport takes around 20 minutes and costs around £3.

Taxis
Each of the airport’s three terminals has a taxi rank outside Arrivals. The main operators are Arrow Cars and Hackney Cabs. Fares within the Manchester Licensed Area are determinate by meter, with the ride to the city from the airport around £15 and taking up to 45 minutes. The driver isn’t required to use the meter for journeys to destinations outside this zone.

Taxi prices:
Manchester Airport to Manchester city centre is about £15.

Buses
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) bus services run to Manchester city centre from the airport’s transport interchange every 10 minutes (every 30 minutes at night). Additionally, there are regular daytime services to most parts of Greater Manchester and to major northern cities such as Liverpool and Birmingham, as well as National Express services to destinations as far afield as Dublin.

Facilities

Terminals
Manchester Airport’s three terminals are linked by Skylink travelators. Terminal 1, the largest terminal, caters to European and worldwide charter and scheduled flights, including those operated by low-cost carrier EasyJet. Terminal 2 serves a similar array of both charter and scheduled flights to cities around the globe, while Terminal 3 is mainly used for domestic routes.

Parking
Multi-storey car parks offering short-stay car parking are available next to each of the three terminals. Long-stay parking is available on site, but is only accessible from the terminals by courtesy shuttle, with even cheaper off-site options including JetParks and Shuttle Park.

Wi-Fi
There is wireless internet access throughout all three terminals. Access is free-of-charge for up to 30 minutes and £5 thereafter (daily and monthly rates also available).

Information Services
Information desks are available in all three terminals.

Useful Numbers
Flight Information: +44 90 10 10 1000
General enquires: +44 8712 710 711
Bookings – Car Parks & Fast Track: +44 871 310 2200
Escape Lounge: +44 871 200 4450

Accessibility
The airport caters to reduced mobility passengers with disabled persons’ car parking spaces in all car parks. Bus services which are able to cater to the disabled run between the long-stay car parks and the terminals. Assistance can be arranged in advance through on-site service provider One Complete Solution, while Assistance Points are dotted throughout.

Restaurants and Bars
There is a wide array of eating and drinking options throughout all three terminals, including outlets of AM Express serving Halal Indian cuisine (Terminal 2, Arrivals), Bar MCR (Terminal 1, after security), Broadricks boutique café (Terminal 2, after security), Burger King (terminals 1 and 2, after security), Caffé Nero (terminals 2 and 3, after security and before security respectively), Costa Coffee (Terminal 3, after security), Delice de France patisserie (Terminal 3, Arrivals) and Trattoria Milano for pizza and pasta (Terminal 3, after security).

VIP Lounges

Terminal 1:
Escape Lounge (T1)
Emirates Lounge
The Bollin Lounge
Etihad Lounge

Terminal 2:
Escape Lounge (T2)
Virgin Holidays v-room
Style Lounge

Terminal 3:
Bmi Executive Lounge
British Airways Lounge
Flybe Lounge

Money and ATMs
Travelex foreign exchange outlets are available, as are ATMs.

Shopping
Retail outlets exist in all three terminals, offering everything from duty free to last-minute gifts.

Outlet Goods Sold & Location
Accessorize Accessories, jewellery, handbags and beach wear. Terminals 1, 2 and 3 after security.
Biza Tax & Duty Free Duty-free goods. Terminals 1, 2 and 3 after security, and Terminal 1 Arrivals.
Boots Beauty and health items. Terminals 1, 2 and 3 after security, and Terminal 1 Arrivals.
Dixons Travel Business and travel gadgets. Terminals 1, 2 and 3 after security.
Next High street fashion. Terminal 1 after security.
Rolling Luggage Luggage and brand name bags. Terminals 1 and 3 after security.
Swatch Jewellery and watches. Terminal 3 after security.
The Body Shop Beauty products. Terminal 1 after security.
Tie Rack London Ties and other accessories. Terminal 1 after security.
WH Smith Newspaper, magazines and books. Terminals 1, 2 and 3 after security and Arrivals, and Terminal 3 before security.

Practical information

  • Currency
    British pound
  • Driving direction
    Left
  • City speed limit
    48 km/h
  • Freeway speed limit
    96 km/h
  • Language
    English
  • Popular car category
    Compact

What most people want to know

The following questions and answers are a selection of the most popular questions. If you do not find the answer to your question, have a look at the Frequently Asked Questions page or contact us.

Is Carrentals.co.uk the cheapest?

Yes, we offer a guarantee of the lowest price - because we compare various retailers, we can always offer you the best price in town.

What do I need to do when picking up a car?

To pick up your car, you will need your voucher, passport, driver's license and a credit card. It is very important that your driver's license and credit card are in the same name as the main driver. Keep in mind that the local rental company will reserve a certain amount on your credit card as a deposit. This requires the PIN code for your credit card. If your driver's license is foreign (for example, in Chinese), you must bring a translation with you. Only your original passport and driver's license will be accepted - a copy is not sufficient.

Are there any additional costs?

In general, our rates are all-inclusive. Should there be any additional costs, our booking department will get in touch with you before issuing the invoice. Should you object, you can always cancel your reservation with no obligations attached (at least 48 hours in advance).

What kind of insurance is applicable to my car rental?

In general, Liability Insurance, Fire Insurance, All-Risks Insurance and Theft Insurance are included in the cost of your rental car.

What is a worry-free label?

Only rental companies with a high level of customer satisfaction are eligible to be included in our Worry-Free selection. This rate includes excess cover and unlimited kilometres. Your vehicle will be provided and must be returned with a full tank of fuel. With a vehicle from our Worry-Free selection, you can travel with peace of mind and no hidden costs.

How can I change or cancel my reservation?

You can cancel your reservation through "My Account". We recommend contacting us by phone if your changes to your booking or cancellation takes place at short notice (48 hours or less).

When will I get a confirmation of my booking?

Most reservations will receive confirmation within minutes after payment takes place. We recommend contacting our Booking Department for last minute reservations (pick-up within 48 hours).

Which car rental companies are compared by Carrentals.co.uk at this location?
  • Alamo
  • Budget
  • Enterprise
  • Keddy By Europcar
  • Green Motion
  • National Car Rental
  • Sixt
  • Dollar Rent a Car
  • Thrifty
  • FireFly Car Rental
  • Europcar
  • Drivalia
  • Flizzr
  • Avis
  • Hertz
  • Easirent
  • Your Rent
  • ACE Rent A Car