Compare Manchester Airport (MAN) car hire

Hire a car from Manchester Airport (MAN) to explore Manchester’s vibrant city centre and trendy suburbs at your leisure. When you’re done, hit the open road and take your pick from destinations like Chester, Liverpool or the Lake District.

Manchester Airport is a busy travel hub with three terminals connecting destinations worldwide. The Car Rental Village is on Ringway Road, close to the airport terminal buildings. It’s within easy reach via a shuttle bus that departs regularly.

The rental desks are open seven days a week, usually from early morning until late at night. The following car hire companies are at Manchester Airport:

• Sixt: +44 20 7018 8246
• Avis: +44 344 544 6002
• Europcar: +44 371 384 3414
• Enterprise: +44 161 498 3300

From the airport, it’s around a 30-minute drive into Manchester city centre, where you’ll find plenty of car parks to choose from. For example, CitiPark on Dale Street has 285 spaces, while the NCP on Chorlton Street has 572 spaces.

With a hire car, you can also easily travel further afield. Into sports? Head to either the Etihad Stadium where Manchester City play or to Old Trafford where rivals Manchester United play. You can also drive to Altrincham to experience its famous market.

Alternatively, if you're in the mood to explore the breathtaking English countryside, the Lake District is roughly an hour and a half away from the airport by road.

Returning your hire car to Manchester Airport is straightforward. Set your GPS to the postcode M22 5WH and follow the signs to the Car Rental Village near terminal 3.

Many companies conveniently offer out-of-hours drop-off, while the free bus will get you back to your terminal during the day.

• Min. age required to hire a car: Typically 21-25
• Which side of the road: Left
• Credit card requirements: Credit or debit cards accepted in the name of the main driver

Any additional requirements: Drivers under 25 may have to pay a young driver surcharge