CAR HIRE MANCHESTER AIRPORT (MAN)

If you’re planning a trip to Manchester, you’ll find the city is one of the most accessible destinations in the UK. As gateway to the north of England, Manchester has a good road network and excellent road links to other major northern cities.

Manchester Airport, the third busiest flight destination in the UK is within easy reach of the city centre. The airport offers flights to more than 200 locations worldwide and welcomes close to 30 million passengers a year.

If you are flying into the UK, you’ll find Manchester Airport is an international hub connecting you to all that Northern England has to offer.

Our Avis Manchester Airport car rental branch offers a fleet of quality rental vehicles and speedy collection service. Our friendly team are ready with local advice on your onward drive, including the best routes to explore from the airport.

Book direct with Avis for flexible, free cancellation up to 48 hours before your scheduled arrival to rent a car from Avis at Manchester Airport.

Our Avis counter at Manchester Airport is in the Car Rental Village located on the Ringway Road a short distance away via the free bus transfers which run every 10 minutes from each of the airport’s terminals. On your return journey you’ll be dropping off your car at the same car park. If you return your car to us outside business hours, Avis has a 24-hour drop-off at Manchester Airport.

Manchester city centre is 11.5 miles north of Manchester Airport. The airport is within easy reach of the motorway network and is right next to the M56, with good links to the M6, M60 and M62.

The drive into central Manchester from the airport takes around 30min depending on the time of day. Head left out of the car park and at the airport exit turn onto the M56 towards the west. After 4 miles join the A5103 following signs to ‘city centre’.

Our car rental agency at Manchester Airport offers a selection of vehicles suitable for city driving, business trips and longer journeys. You can choose a practical city car perfect for navigating city streets or narrow winding routes through the Penines, Dales and Moors or for longer trips, a comfortable sedan or an SUV offering more space. Additional equipment is also available including GPS, child seats plus additional driver options.

Ahead of your Avis car rental at Manchester Airport, you can enjoy discounts of up to 10% on your booking plus fast-track service and exclusive offers when you join Avis Preferred, our free loyalty scheme.

Can I pick up my rental car at Mancheter Airport and return it to another location?
Yes. One-way car rental with Avis makes travel easy. You can collect your rental car at Manchester Airport and return it to another Avis office depending on your travel plans.

What are the age requirements for hiring a car at Manchester Airport?
The minimum age to rent a car in the UK is 21. A young driver surcharge may apply to drivers under 25, and certain premium vehicle groups may have higher age restrictions.

Is it worth hiring a car at Manchester Airport?
Hiring a rental car at Manchester Airport gives you complete freedom to explore the North of England as well as going further afield and crossing in the border into Scotland or Wales without relying on public transport.

What type of vehicle should I choose to get around Manchester? 
A compact car is generally suitable for navigating city streets and winding roads and parking in towns and villages. For greater comfort on longer journeys, a sedan or SUV may be more appropriate.

As one of the most popular cities in the UK, Manchester has so much to see and do and is the perfect destination for a UK city break.

With its rich history as the first industrialised city in the world, Manchester has a lot to offer – from its unique heritage to its thriving music, arts and sports scenes.

Explore Manchester city or head off in your Avis car hire to explore the quintessentially British countryside of Northern England.

In the city centre, check out the Manchester museum with its huge collection of artefacts, stop off at the city’s art gallery and visit the Printworks, a popular venue during the day and also for nightlife. Visit Salford with its media centre, museum and art gallery and recreated Victorian Streets. If you are visiting Manchester in Winter, don’t miss the magical Manchester Christmas Market with more than 300 stalls spread across locations over the city centre.

While the bustling city centre of Manchester boasts undeniable charm, you may want to explore set off beyond the urban limits to see what the British countryside has to offer.

Hop in your Avis hire car and take a day trip to the Peak District – a national park covering an impressive 555 square miles to the southeast of the city. Here, you’ll find steep limestone valleys and dramatic ridges waiting to be discovered.

Or perhaps head to the magical Lake District. Collect your Avis car rental at Manchester airport and head north of Manchester via the M6 motorway. The Lake District is dotted with quaint little towns that nest between glacial ribbon lakes and rugged fells.

Meanwhile, the Yorkshire Dales National Park is yet another great destination for those seeking a day out with a Manchester rental car. The Yorkshire Dales are as close as you can get to the English wilderness plus, after a busy day exploring its moors, valleys and hills, there are plenty of cosy pubs and restaurants to enjoy.

There is a good public transport network in Manchester by rail, airport coach and tram – however, if you are travelling to the area for business or leisure, a hire car gives you the freedom and flexibility to travel further afield and explore the wider area.

You’ll find our Avis team at Manchester Airport is ready to help make your trip a smooth one from the moment you touch down. If you plan to hit the road and want some inspiration, check out our guide to extraordinary road trips from Manchester compiled by our experts.

Hiring a car is an easy way to get around Manchester as well as other great cities in the north of England. Plus, there’s the wider region to explore with so many interesting smaller towns and stunning countryside beyond. As in the rest of mainland Europe, you’ll be driving on the left-hand side of the road when you leave the airport. Be aware that speeds on urban roads and the motorway can vary. All speed signs will be in miles per hour (mph) For a standard Avis rental vehicle with no trailers the advertised speed limits are:

Urban areas: 30 mph (48 km/h)
Rural areas: 60 mph (96 km/h)
Motorways: 70 mph (112 km/h)

Some key UK driving laws to be aware of;

• Mobile phones may only be used with a headset or hands-free device
• Use the outside lane to overtake on motorways and dual carriageways
• Zebra crossings (black and white stripes on the road) give pedestrians right of way to cross the road

If you have not driven in this part of the world before, we’d advise checking the road rules for driving in the UK before you set off.

Parking is plentiful in Manchester and you are visiting the centre of the city, Manchester City Council has this helpful guide to Manchester car parking.

Avis offers a rental experience designed to make your travels easier from the moment you arrive at Manchester Airport. Our Manchester Airport car rental location offers quick vehicle collection so you can continue your journey without delay.

• Fully flexible
  Enjoy fee-free flexible booking with full cash refunds and no vouchers.

• Savings on coverage
  When you choose Avis Inclusive you can experience total peace of mind with no extras or surprises. Pay one upfront price for free Roadside Assistance Plus and 25% discount on comprehensive zero-excess cover.

• Loyalty benefits
  Join our free loyalty programme Avis Preferred, and benefit from priority service, discounts and more.

• Faster collection
  Save time at the counter by registering your details in advance with our simple and free QuickPass. You could be on the road sooner than you think.

• VIP treatment
  Get priority counter service on collection with Avis Preferred. At our larger locations you can use our Avis app to go straight to your car where the keys will be waiting for you.