Car hire at Manchester Airport

Cheapest car £10.60/day Mini · £74 for 7 days

Average quote £42.99/day £301 per 7-day hire

Cars found 490 from 16 rental companies

To the city centre 9 mi Car hire in Manchester →

Airport codes MAN ICAO EGCC

Prices from our own search on 2 Nov 2026 for a 7-day hire, 23 Nov - 30 Nov, driver aged 30. Prices change daily - search your dates for live prices.

Manchester Airport is the north of England's main gateway and one of the busiest places in the UK to pick up a hire car. Compare the big international brands side by side and see what you'll actually pay before you book.

Where to collect your car

Most rental companies work from the Car Rental Village next to the airport, linked to the terminals by a free shuttle bus. A few offers are marked "in terminal", with the desk inside the arrivals hall. Every offer shows its pick-up type, so you know exactly where to go before you land.

Car rental center
In Terminal
Shuttle Bus

Map of car rental offices

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Prices by car type

What a week's hire costs at Manchester Airport

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Mini £74£10.60/day

Economy £78£11.15/day

Compact £81£11.51/day

SUV £94£13.46/day

People carrier £103£14.68/day

Medium £106£15.14/day

Electric £108£15.38/day

Estate £151£21.63/day

Large £187£26.72/day

Premium £258£36.89/day

Luxury £392£55.94/day

Prices from our own search on 2 Nov 2026 for a 7-day hire, 23 Nov - 30 Nov, driver aged 30. Prices change daily - search your dates for live prices.

Who's here

Rental companies at Manchester Airport

Ace Rent a car

Arnold Clark

Drivalia

GreenMotion

Keddy

SurpriceU-Save

Fuel policies

Full to full · Same to same

Deposits

£0 - £3,000, depending on car and supplier

Zero excess

Available on some offers - filter by "Excess"

Free cancellation

100% of offers · 64% automatic · 63% unlimited mileage

Tips

Before you set off

Straight onto the motorway

The airport sits at junction 5 of the M56, which links to the M60 ring road and the M6 within minutes.

Choose Full to Full

You pay only for the fuel you use. Fill up near the airport before returning to avoid refuelling charges.

Add your flight number

If your flight is late, the supplier can see it and keep the car for you.

Check the excess

Zero-excess offers are available here, so you can drive without a large deductible.

Good questions

Car hire at Manchester Airport - FAQ

All questions

How much does car hire at Manchester Airport cost?

In our search on 2 November 2026 for a 7-day hire, the cheapest car was a mini at £74.18 (about £10.60 a day), and the average quote there was £300.92. Prices change with the season and how early you book - search your dates to see live prices.

Which car hire companies operate at Manchester Airport?

Our search found offers from Ace Rent a car, Alamo, Arnold Clark, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Drivalia, Enterprise, Europcar, GreenMotion, Hertz, Keddy, National, SIXT, Surprice and U-Save. Availability changes by date, so search your dates for the full list.

Where are the car hire desks at Manchester Airport?

Most companies are at the Car Rental Village, a short free shuttle ride from the terminals. Some offers have the desk in the terminal. The pick-up type is shown on every offer and on your voucher.

Can I return the car to a different location?

Yes. Tick "Return to a different location" in the search to see one-way prices - for example to Liverpool, Leeds or a London airport. A one-way fee may apply.

Which fuel policy is best?

Full to Full is usually the best value: you collect the car with a full tank and return it full, paying only for what you use.

Do I need a credit card?

Most suppliers need a credit card in the main driver's name for the deposit. Some accept debit cards - filter the results by "Cards accepted at pick-up".

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